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Sweet Potato Hummus
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and steamed until tender
1 can (19.5 oz) chickpeas, drained (reserve ½ cup of liquid), rinsed
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup tahini
2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp ground cumin
1 garlic clove peeled
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp ground pepper
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
- Blend 1 minute, using the tamper to push the ingredients into the blades.
- Season to taste with salt.
- Serve with pita chips & crudités
Coffee Smoothie
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
- Blend for 15 seconds or until smooth.
- Serve at once in chilled tall glasses garnished with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
1 ½ cups strong brewed coffee, room temp or cold
6 TBS old fashioned oats, soaked overnight in coffee
½ cup raw cashews, soaked overnight in coffee with oats
4 medjool dates, pitted
1 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder
pinch of kosher salt
pinch of cinnamon
2 frozen bananas, halved
Created for Vitamix C-Series
Black Bean Soup
3 cups (720 ml) low sodium vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups (360 g) canned, drained and rinsed black beans (1/2 beans reserved)
1 1/2 cups (360 g) canned, drained and rinsed chickpeas (1/2 chickpeas reserved)
1/2 cup (80 g) chopped onion, sautéed
3 garlic cloves, roasted
3 Tablespoons (45 ml) lime juice
1 (10 g) jalapeño pepper, seeded
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup (37 g) coarsely chopped red pepper
1/4 cup (37 g) coarsely chopped yellow pepper
1/4 cup (25 g) chopped scallions, garnish
- Place vegetable stock, beans, chickpeas, onion, garlic, lime juice, jalapeño pepper, and seasonings into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
- Blend for 6-7 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.
- Reduce speed to Variable 4 and remove the lid plug. Add peppers and reserved beans through the lid plug opening.
- Blend for additional 10 seconds. Serve immediately.
Spinach and Artichoke Fondue
- Heat butter in sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, artichokes, and spinach.
Sauté for 2 minutes. Set aside.
- Place wine, water, lemon juice, cornstarch, pepper, and cheeses into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
- Blend for 3-4 minutes until mixture is smooth and warm.
- Pour mixture into fondue pot.
- Stir in spinach and artichoke mixture.
- For dippers, try cubed country French bread, mushroom caps, steamed or grilled asparagus spears, steamed or grilled broccoli, and cauliflower.
2 Tablespoons (30 g) butter
1 garlic clove, minced
6 canned artichoke hearts, drained and diced
3 ounces (85 g) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed “dry”
3/4 cup (180 ml) dry white wine
3/4 cup (180 ml) water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
12 ounces (340 g) cubed
Monterey Jack cheese
3 ounces (85 g) grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces (113 g) crumbled Feta cheese
Cheese and Whiskey Fondue
1 cup (115 g) sliced onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups (360 ml) milk
1/4 cup (60 ml) whiskey
1 pound (454 g) cheddar cheese, cubed
1 Tablespoon potato starch dissolved in 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) cold water
- Sauté onions in olive oil until soft.
- Place into the Vitamix container with the milk, whiskey and cheese in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn on machine and slowly increase to Variable 10, then to High.
- Blend for 5-6 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid. Stop machine.
- Remove lid plug and add potato starch mixture through the lid plug opening.
- Blend for 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Pour into a fondue pot to keep warm. Serve with bread cubes.
White Chocolate “Cheesecake” Fondue
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
- Blend for 3 minutes with tamper as necessary or until mixture is smooth and warm. Pour into fondue pot.
- For dippers, try cubed pound cake, angel food cake, sliced fresh pears, sliced fresh apples, and dried fruit.
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
1/2 cup (120 g) reduced fat sour cream
6 ounces (170 g) Mascarpone cheese
8 ounces (227 g) Neufchatel cheese
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces (227 g) chopped white chocolate
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