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 think I’d make a big batch of soup! It’s so cold here and it would be a great make ahead and pack for work lunch!
I would make homemade nut butter!
Smoothies and nut butters!
I would make salsa and hummus!
I would make all kinds of nut butter š
I could live off chips and salsa! My absolute favorite!
The spinach and artichoke dip looks so amazing and delicious! YUM!
I would love to make smoothies – my little blender does not cut it!
I’d make smoothies for my and my two little ones! They would love it!
First thing I would make would be more of that salsa! It’s fantastic š
Butternut squash soup….I could eat it by the gallon!
I would love the blender/food processor combo! The first thing I’ll be making is carrot ginger soup!
I would make bean burgers! So much easier when you can quickly pulverize all the veggie ingredients.
I’d make Smoothies and soups!! Yummmm
My niece and nephew would have a ball with smoothies and soups!
I’ve been wanting a vitamix for YEARS and spent a few hours every summer at the Vitamix booth at the Canadian National Exhibition waiting for samples. I’ll never forget the taco soup sample they make every year – that would be one of my first recipes…and apple pie ice cream! I can taste it now…
I’d make some mean green smoothies and nut butters! Oh and some Margaritas on the weekends š
Those recipes look AMAZING and would be the first items I’d use the Vitamix for!!
I would totally make a delicious protein smoothie!! Then quickly after make some amazeballs š
I wanted to register for a Vitamix for our wedding..but could not convince the future hubby that it was a NECESSITY! Poo. Cross my fingers I’ll win this one…and then I can “BOOYAH” him.
Wow, what a great giveaway! I’d definitely make some yummy smoothies, but really the possibilities are endless!
I would make green monster smoothies!
HUMMUS! And smoothies. It would really help my boyfriend & I start off 2014 with some healthy new recipes to try!
I’d make my own hummus and almond butter!
Would love to win this. I think it would be great for smoothies.
Green monster smoothies! And I would make a yummy veggie soup.
Definitely hummus!
What a great giveaway. I have always wanted one!
My husband and I are making a lot of smoothies with our older blender. He hates how it doesn’t crush up the ice well enough. I would definitely make smoothie if I won, unless my husband beat me to it!
OMG this is the best giveaway ever!
Definitely a smoothie or some soup!
Lots and lots of green smoothies!!
My friends just got a Vitamix- they were going to make Almond milk with it- which I’m very curious about! Have you ever tried that?
The first thing I would make are breakfast smoothies and shakes. I also want to try frozen banana soft serve!
I would make my smoothies (obviously) but maybe try to make Guacamole in it. I hate mashing the avocados.
Wow, I’d love a vitamix!
I would love one! I’d use it for all the things I currently use our dinky food processor for and would hope for better results! š
Have always wanted a Vitamix, but never pulled the trigger. Might have to! Too many good recipes to try!
I would make a smoothie!!
What an awesome giveaway!!
Ah, I want!!
Would you mind deleting my first comment? I totally goofed and used my last name. I was too excited about the vitamix.
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Oooh…. I would make hummus. Yummy!
I’m dying for one of these, but can’t afford it!
I’d make some hummus! Thanks for the giveaway!!
I would break my Vitamix in with salsa for sure!
Oh, I would love to win this give away, I live with a tiny suggestion of a kitchen and this would make healthy food prep so easy!
Oh my goodness!!! I’m so excited about this giveaway! I have been wanting one of these for years! But being a post college graduate I figure I better spend my money paying back all my school loans before splurging on something like this. š
I’m starting school again next week and would love to make soups and smoothies as to go meals for long days on campus!
I’ve been wanting a Vitamix forever!!!
I would love to try juicing with the Vitamix!