Zucchini Vegan Salsa Made With Vitamix

This vegan salsa recipe yields approximately 10 pint jars.  Or you can finish this vegan salsa in one sitting with a lot of friends or have a vegan party!  You can make a 1/2 or 1/4 recipe of this delicious “sweet heat” salsa to try.

Remember, with the Vita-Mix, you don’t peel the tomatoes or shred the zucchini.  The Vitamix blender does all the work!  You may also vary the “heat” ingredient depending on what you like.  You can also substitute 3-5 fresh hot peppers for the red pepper flakes.  Remember, it’s the seeds and membranes of the pepper that makes the recipe hot.

Night before – drain excess water

• 10 cups zucchini – roughly chopped
• 4 onions – roughly chopped
• 2 green bell peppers – roughly chopped
• 2 red bell peppers – roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup pickling salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

In a large bowl combine; zucchini, onions, green pepper, red pepper and the salt. Mix together and cover.  Let it stand overnight.

Next day – Preparation

• 5 cups ripe tomatoes – cored and roughly chopped

Thoroughly rinse and drain zucchini mixture will two or three times to remove excess pickling salt.  Fill Vitamix container half way with zucchini chunks.  Secure 2-part lid.  Select VARIABLE, speed #1.  Turn on the Vitamix and quickly increase speed to #4.  Run for 15 to 20 seconds or until ingredients are mixed.  You may need to stop the machine and run a spatula around the inside of the container to integrate ingredients.  When mixture is of desired consistency, pour into your canning pot.  Repeat process with the rest of the vegetables including the tomatoes.

Simmer

• 2 tablespoons dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 cups (480 ml) white vinegar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2-6 ounce cans tomato paste

Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot and mix well.  Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.  Pour into sterilized jars and seal with canning lids and bands.  Place jars in hot water bath to ensure an airtight seal.

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Vegan Vitamix Carrot Soup Recipes

Here is list of Vitamix carrot soup recipes. You can puree your soups so they are smoother on higher variables, but if you want a chunkier soup, keep it on variable 2-3. Don’t be afraid to experiment with these different Vitamix carrot soup recipes. Enjoy!

Carrot Ginger Tofu Soup

Yield: 5 cups (1.2 L)
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 3 to 4 minutes

• 2 cups carrots
• 1/4 (18 g) small onion
• 4 small garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• pinch white pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled
• 1/3 cup lite silken tofu
• 2 cups (480 mL) low sodium vegetable stock

Place carrots, onion and garlic in your Vitamix 5200 container.  Secure 2-part lid on the Vitamix.  Select VARIABLE, speed #1.  Turn on the Vitamix and quickly increase speed to #4 or #5.  Run for 10 seconds or until chopped. Put the oil into a small pan and sauté chopped ingredients until onion is clear and carrots are tender.  Add a little broth, if needed.

Place all ingredients into the Vita-Mix container in order listed. Secure 2-part lid.  Select VARIABLE, speed #1.  Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run machine for 3 to 4 minutes or until smooth and hot.  Serve immediately.

Curried Carrot Soup

Yield: 4 cups (960 mL)
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 4 to 5 minutes

• 6 (360 g) medium carrots, cut in large pieces
• 2 cups (480 mL) low sodium vegetable stock
• 1 (70 g) small onion
• 1/2 cup (120 mL) plain soy, hemp or almond milk
• 2 teaspoons curry powder

Place all ingredients in Vita-Mix container in order listed. Secure 2-part lid.  Select VARIABLE, speed #1.  Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH.  Run for 4 to 5 minutes or until steam escapes through lid.  Serve immediately.

Note: Serve plain or over steamed carrots.

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More Vegan Vitamix 5200 Blender Smoothie Recipes

Chocolate Banana Soy Smoothie

Yield: 1 1/4 cups (300 mL)
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 30 seconds

• 1 cup (240 mL) soy milk
• 1/2 (60 g) ripe banana
• 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 mL) chocolate syrup
• 1/2 cup (120 mL) ice cubes

Place all ingredients into your Vitamix 5200 blender in the order listed.  Next secure the two-part lid on your Vitamix 5200 blender.  Select VARIABLE, speed #1.  Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 30 seconds or until smooth.  Serve immediately.

Blueberry Apple Smoothie

Yield: 2 cups (480 mL)
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 1 minute

• 1/2 cup grapes
• 1/2 cup soy milk
• 1 apple
• 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup (120 mL) ice

Place all ingredients in your Vitamix 5200 blender in order listed.  Next secure the two-part lid on your Vitamix 5200 blender. Select VARIABLE, speed #1.  Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 30 seconds or until smooth.  Serve immediately.

Citrus Smoothie

Yield: 1 3/4 cups (420 mL)
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 60 seconds

• 1 (130 g) orange, peeled and quartered
• 1 (100 g) lemon, peeled and quartered
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, with juice
• 1 cup ice

Place all ingredients in your Vitamix 5200 blender in order listed.  Next secure the two-part lid on your Vitamix 5200 blender.  Select VARIABLE, speed #1.  Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH.  Run for 60 seconds or until smooth.  Pour into glass over ice.  Serve immediately.

Fresh Fruit Smoothie

Yield: 2 cups (480 mL)
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 30 seconds

• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, unsweetened
• 1/4 cup pineapple
• 1/4 cup apricots, fresh, without pits
• 1/2 (65 g) orange, peeled
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) club soda
• 1 cup (240 mL) ice cubes

Place all ingredients in your Vitamix 5200 blender in order listed.  Next secure the two-part lid on your Vitamix 5200 blender.  Select VARIABLE, speed #1.  Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH.  Run for 30 seconds or until smooth.  Serve immediately.

Note: This drink is tart.  If desired, sweeten to taste with your favorite sweetener.

Emerald Smoothie

Yield: 3 1/2 cups

• 2 cups fresh, ripe pineapple, with core (or a 2″ thick slice)
• 1 stalk celery (7″stalk)
• 1 cup spinach leaves, gently packed
• 4 ounces lowfat vanilla yogurt or vanilla soymilk
• 2 cups ice
• sweetener to taste if pineapple is a bit tart

Place all ingredients into the Vitamix 5200 blender in order listed.  Next secure the two-part lid on your Vitamix 5200 blender.  Turn the machine on variable speed #1 and quickly increase the speed to #10, then flip the switch up to High Speed and process for 60 seconds

Fruit Combo Smoothie

Yield: 2 1/2 cups (600 mL)
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 1 minute

• 1/2 cup pineapple
• 1/2 (90 g) pear
• 1/2 (70 g) apple
• 1/2 (65 g) orange, peeled
• 1 cup (240 mL) ice cubes

Vitamix 5200 blender in order listed.  Next secure the two-part lid on your Vitamix 5200 blender.  Select VARIABLE, speed #1.  Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH.  Run for 1 minute or until smooth.  Serve immediately.

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Vegan Vitamix Smoothie Recipes

A Little Bit of Everything Vegan Smoothie

Yield: 3 cups (720ml)

You will need for the following vegan Vitamix smoothie recipe:

• 1/2 cup soy, hemp or almond milk
• 1/2 cup red grapes
• 1 orange, peeled
• 2 baby carrots
• 1/2 peach, pitted
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup broccoli
• 1/2 cup spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup pineapple
• 1/4 banana
• 1 cup ice

Place all ingredients in the Vitamix 5200 blender in the order listed.  Secure the 2-part lid.  Select VARIABLE, speed #1.  Turn on the vitamix and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH.  Run for 1 minute or until smooth.  Serve immediately.

Vegan Apple Ginger Snap Smoothie

Yield: 2 1/4 cups (540 mL)
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 1 minute

• 1/2 cup (120 mL) apple cider
• 1/4 (35 g) golden delicious apple
• 1/4 cup pineapple
• 1/8 teaspoon ginger root
• 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) ice cubes

Place all ingredients in the Vitamix 5200 container in the order listed. Secure the 2-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on the Vitamix 5200 machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 1 minute or until smooth. Serve immediately.

Vegan Banana Split Tofu Smoothie

Yield: 1 1/2 cups (360 mL)
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 1 minute

• 1/4 cup soft tofu
• 1/2 (60g) banana
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, unsweetened
• 1 tablespoon honey or other sweetener, to taste
• 1/2 cup (120 mL) ice cubes

Place all ingredients in the Vitamix 5200 container in order listed. Secure the two-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on the Vitamix 5200 and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 1 minute or until smooth. Serve immediately.

Vegan Banana Tofu Smoothie

Yield: 2 1/2 cups (600 mL)
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 30 seconds

• 3/4 cup crumbled tofu
• 2 Tablespoon sugar, optional
• 2 (236 g) bananas
• 2 cups (480 mL) ice cubes

Place all ingredients in the Vita-Mix 5200 container in order listed. Secure two-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on the Vita Mix and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 30 seconds or until smooth. If necessary, use the tamper to press any ingredients into the blades while processing. Serve immediately.

Vegan Basic Fruit Smoothie

Yield: 1 1/4 cups (300 mL)
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 30 seconds

• 1 cup (240 mL) soy milk
• 1/2 (60 g) medium banana
• 1 inch slice (84 g) pineapple with core

Place all ingredients in the Vita-Mix 5200 container in order listed. Secure 2-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on the Vitamix- 5200 and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 30 seconds or until smooth. Serve immediately.

Berry Delicious Vegan Smoothie

Yield: 3 cups (720 mL)
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 35 seconds

• 1 cup fresh pineapple
• 1 (110 g) ripe banana
• 1 cup frozen strawberries, unsweetened
• 1/3 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
• 1/3 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup ice

Place all ingredients in the Vita-Mix 5200 container in order listed. Secure two-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on the Vitamix 5200 and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 35 seconds or until smooth. Serve immediately.

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