Savory Vitamix Recipes + a giveaway!
I’ve had a long-term love affair with my Vitamix. It was one of my very first exciting blog gifts, and I’ve used it almost every day since. I even ended up taking it with me on my honeymoon! (Maybe I should be embarrassed that I traveled with a giant blender, but nope. I own it.) I can confidently say it’s my favorite and most-often-used kitchen appliance.
Of course, when you think of Vitamix, what’s the first thing to come to mind?
Smoothies.
We have lots and lots of smoothies in our house…
But, the beauty of the Vitamix is that you can make pretty much anything with the high-powered blender, including nut butters, flours and savory recipes.
Here are some of my favorite savory Vitamix recipes: my favorite salsa, spinach and artichoke dip, and roasted vegetable soup. (<– all vegan, too!)
Hope you enjoy!
[Read on for the recipes and your chance to win a Vitamix of your own!]
My favorite salsa
This salsa is amazing for parties and tastes just like the restaurant version. It makes quite a bit, so store in jars in the fridge or gift some to friends and family with a bag of your favorite chips.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10
Ingredients
- 28 oz can of whole, peeled tomatoes, drained
- 14 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- Juice of one lime
- 1–2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (or you can use a fresh jalapeƱo)
- pinch of sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 scallions, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro
Instructions
- In the Vitamix, add the scallions, garlic, chipotle and cilantro. “Pulse” to chop by setting the speed on medium and quickly switching between “on” and “off.”
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend on medium speed until chopped and combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Serve with your favorite chips, or keep on hand for a wonderful omelet, sweet potato or chicken topping.
Spinach and artichoke dip
A savory dip that’s also wonderful as a salad component, spread on sandwiches on with your favorite protein.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 15
Ingredients
- 8 oz frozen spinach (or 1 bag of fresh spinach)
- 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jar (6 oz) marinated artichokes
- Juice of one lemon
Instructions
- In a large pan on medium heat, add a little olive oil or butter and sautƩ the garlic and onion until soft and translucent.
- Add the spinach and heat through.
- Transfer the mixture to the Vitamix and add your artichoke hearts and lemon juice.
- Pulse well to combine.
- Serve with crackers as a quick and lovely appetizer, or store in the fridge to enjoy on sandwiches and salads throughout the week.
Roasted Vegetable Soup
A comforting and hearty bowl of soup, best-served with crusty bread and your favorite salad
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40
Ingredients
- 5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 bag (16 oz) of carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 bag (8 oz) of parsnips, peeled and chopped
- 32 oz. chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt, pepper and olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray a roasting pan with olive oil or nonstick spray.
- Place the veggies on the baking dish, drizzle olive oil, and season well with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 30 minutes until soft and slightly golden brown.
- Let cool slightly.
- Place the vegetables in the Vitamix along with the container of broth, and blend until your desired consistency. (I like a little texture in mine)
- Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Transfer to a large pot on the stove and heat through before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
Hope you enjoy the recipes!!
Now it’s time for the chance to win a shiny, beautiful Vitamix.
Here’s how to enter:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
The giveaway will end Monday night at midnight and announced in Tuesday’s morning post.
Ready, set, go!!
xoxo
Gina
This post was sponsored by Vitamix. To participate, I received compensation, but as always, all opinions are my own. I was so excited for the chance to give one away to a lucky reader!! xo
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I would love a Vitamix!
I would definitely make a real green smoothie. My current blender can’t even handle fresh greens!
I would make almond butter! Or maybe peanut coconut honey butter…
So awesome I love this machine would love this!!
I’d try out some new smoothie recipes, this would be a huge help!
I like to try out some soups!
What an AWESOME giveaway! Keeping my fingers crossed! Thank you for hosting! <3
Omg! A vitamix is on my wish list! I would have a smooth smoothie everyday instead of a clumpy one made from my old blender!!!
I would die for a Vitamix. I’ve been eyeing one forever, so this would be perfect!
that would be a great addition to our kitchen. i would make butternut squash soup with it.
Oh my goodness I would love a vitamix! All these recipes look delicious.
The first thing I’d make is some kind of nut butter!
… All my friends jealous! š
I would make smoothies, smoothies, and more smoothies. I can’t get enough!
I’ve had a smoothie craving this past month. This would be perfect to rectify that problem! š
Tabouli and falafel!
fresh pesto! yum!
I would make a green smoothie! I have been wanting one so bad. we have a do not use water state of emergency here in WV right now, and I cannot wait until things are back to normal and i can make some smoothies!! I would love to win, thanks for the opportunity!
I would make a smoooooothie for sure. Yum!
If I won this I would give it to my mom. I think I would make her some soup!
I love watching the demos, I would definitely make some soup, followed by ice cream for dessert!
Great giveaway! I’ve always wanted one!!
I’d make banana strawberry smoothies!
If I won, I would make that salsa recipe. Sounds so good!
I have always wanted a Vitamix! My current blender is pretty old so this would be awesome to win!
Wow, what a great giveaway! I think I’d do some fancy smoothies first!
I would make a smoothie!
I would make lots of alkalizing, anti-inflammatory green smoothies!
I would probably make a lot of pestos, salsas, and soups in my vitamix. Yum!
The first thing I would make in my vitamix would be a banana, date smoothie with cinnamon. I’ve cured every hangover with one of these š
I would make some homemade almond butter with vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt. Then I will have to finally give your AB chocolate chip cookies a try!
this would be amazing!!! My nutri bullet just doesn’t hack it! š
My current blender can’t crush ice to save its life, so I would try to make some healthy slushies with ice and fresh fruit/juice to curb my popsicle addiction.
I don’t have a blender or a food processor so I would love to try to make some homemade hummus.
I would make green smoothies galore!! have been dreaming of a vitamix for ages š
I would make a fruit smoothie!
Hi Gina!
I would love to have the chance to win a vitamix!
I would smoothie the bejeezus out of it š
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to win one!
I would love to win a Vitamix and head straight to the kitchen to make a big jug of frozen margaritas, and then a side of salsa š nom nom.
I would make a green smoothie with lots of kiwi fruit
I’ve wanted a Vitamix for years and so many people same the same thing… best item in their kitchen! Amazing giveaway!!!
A delicious smoothie! My current blender can’t even crush ice so this would be awesome!
Me me me!!! I’ve been coveting a vitamix for YEARS!!!
Oh! And first thing I would make is hummus! I have some tahini longing
To become dip š
I would love a vitamix. I would make smoothies, and soup and hummus. And pesto and salsa…. the list goes on and on!
I will make a great smoothie with the Vitamix.
If I had a vitamix I think the first thing I would make is a smoothie. My current blender doesn’t blend anything too well. I would love to add more veggies to my smoothies which right now is impossible unless I want some chunks. And that probably wouldn’t taste too great.
OMG, perfect timing. My blender just died when I was making a smoothie Friday and I haven’t replaced it yet. Really really could use this. š
I would make nut butter, of course!
There are so many things I would use a Vitamix to do. But I think the best would be for smoothies in the morning before work. I would love to be able to have one that would completely liquify the greens I add. Currently I get chunks of Spinach or Kale that kind of takes away from the usually great flavor.
Oh my goodness. I’d probably make a giant smoothie first thing!