I started chopping my kale in a Breville food processor and quickly realized the value of doing so. It made it so much more likely that I would use it, because it was cleaned, chopped, and ready to go. Now I have yet another method to chop it into small pieces using the Vitamix like you’ve demonstrated in this video. I can’t wait to try it and share it on my UA-cam channel! Thank you for your continued inspiration!
I have had my vitamins for over 20 years. I’m sure and I have never used it to make a salad. Thank you so much for this recipe. I will use it often. I can’t wait for my new Vitamix to come along with the immersion blender and the 32 ounce glass jar. I’m so excited thank you.
@@bambibarnor I’m so happy that the information in the video is helpful to you! Vitamix products are the best! Give the dry chopping a try! The 32,ounce container with the Immersion blender is BPA free plastic but you can also use it in a 32 ounce wide mouth glass jar.
Thank you Tami for the great video. I appreciate the detailed information, I am one who follows a recipe to the letter, so there is too much detail for me. Loved this.
@@Lynnb996 Thank you so much for watching. I’m glad you learned something new to do with your Vitamix blender. It’s such a fabulous machine and can save us so much time in the kitchen. It does more than most people realize! Happy blending!
@@pamelajones2425 You are welcome! I’m glad I can share about the Vitamix blender and help people get more use from it. It can save us so much time in the kitchen! Thanks for watching and commenting. 😀
@@CatLewis-ev1xo That makes me so happy! I do think it’s a little known technique with the Vitamix but something that is so useful and a time saver. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 😀
@@christinetubito5213 I love how creamy this recipe gets with just potatoes, carrots and oats for the base. It does thicken up when chilled but we just add some plant milk and stir it to loosen it up again. We reheat it in the microwave. Enjoy! 🌻
Thanks i did not know to do dry vegetables. Wonderful. Do you know if we can do beans from a can? I like to make bean burgers but use my food processor that is not good at mashing up the beans. I always pour into a huge bowl and mash then add all else needed. I hope the vitamix will mash/ mix up
@@carolynlapota5495 I do use my Vitamix blender to make hummus and I like it really smooth and creamy. If you are looking for a more blended texture - yes it will accomplish that. If you want it somewhat course I would use the pulse function instead. Let me know how it works for you! 🌻
@@NutmegNotebook thatis great to know you use the Vitamix to make hummus. I made bean burgers today and it worked well. I so not eat any bread and my husband does not eat these. He is not plant based. He eats most vegetables I make but he must have meat. We are both 76 and hard to get him to change. I was 70 when I found out about plant based and found Chef AJ later you. Thank you so much. I will try the salad soon. I eat a huge salad each day at noon and chop in the wooden chopper you introduced us to.
Thank you! Just FYI-I bought the 5200 from Amazon last month and it came with a cookbook. I bought another 5200 from Vitamix during the labor day sale and it does NOT come with a cookbook. :(
I'm in the process of purchasing the food processor (using your link). They're recommending the Food Processor Attachment compact lid also. Your thoughts?
We have it but have never used it. Vitamix says "If you’re primarily using the multi-use blade, this is a great way to reduce the number of pieces you have to keep track of and clean. This lid also turns the work bowl into a storage container, which can then fit easily into the refrigerator." I keep my regular top on the processor in the cabinet so when i pull it out, it is already there. I never store mixes in the work bowl as I always clean it right away as that is easier than cleaning later. If you don't need to use the chute system for a mix, I can see that it would be less to clean.
@@NutmegNotebook thanks for the response! Good, I'll save my money...what I really wanted was the spatula, but they're out of stock. I'm so excited for this food processor :)
I looked at the different types and the Ascent 3500 only has the stainless steel container unless you by the entertainment bundle and I don’t really need that. Did you buy the plastic container separate ???
@carol125W, This is Tom, we got this one with the 64 0z container. -- www.dpbolvw.net/click-100648412-15100329?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vitamix.com%2Fus%2Fen_us%2Fshop%2Fa3500 However it is not included as a stand alone item in this particular sale.. I have more info I can share with you regarding purchasing an Ascent. if you email me @ tom@nutmegnotebook.com There is a certified Reconditioned A3500 with a 64 oz container available with this link. (affiliate exclusive, extra $100 discount in cart with our link -Net price $449.95 5 year warranty ) -- www.tkqlhce.com/click-100648412-15100329?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vitamix.com%2Fus%2Fen_us%2Fshop%2Fcertified-reconditioned-a3500
I called about getting a new low profile 64oz container for my old vitamix but it’s not compatible with mine. I bought my vitamix in the early to mid 90’s so can’t use the nice updated gadgets with it. Hate to spend $500-$600 on a new one when I would just rather update to the low profile container. Thanx for you your channel and recipes.
@@amyv-m6002 The pulse function is awesome for a chunky salsa and for chopping. I’m so glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. 🌻
I started chopping my kale in a Breville food processor and quickly realized the value of doing so. It made it so much more likely that I would use it, because it was cleaned, chopped, and ready to go. Now I have yet another method to chop it into small pieces using the Vitamix like you’ve demonstrated in this video. I can’t wait to try it and share it on my UA-cam channel! Thank you for your continued inspiration!
I am so glad you found this helpful! Happy Chopping!
Wow! Such great ideas! Thank you very much.
@@phyllisshocket7663 Thank you so much for watching!
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Nice. Thanks. I have a very old vitamix.
@@LReneeMorris The Vitamix blenders last a long time! Thank you for watching. .
I have had my vitamins for over 20 years. I’m sure and I have never used it to make a salad. Thank you so much for this recipe. I will use it often. I can’t wait for my new Vitamix to come along with the immersion blender and the 32 ounce glass jar. I’m so excited thank you.
@@bambibarnor I’m so happy that the information in the video is helpful to you! Vitamix products are the best! Give the dry chopping a try! The 32,ounce container with the Immersion blender is BPA free plastic but you can also use it in a 32 ounce wide mouth glass jar.
Thank you Tami for the great video. I appreciate the detailed information, I am one who follows a recipe to the letter, so there is too much detail for me. Loved this.
@@RolandRitaSheaves Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 🌻
I love to see all the things a VitaMix can do!
@@kimberlywhidden6966 we will continue to show more Vitamix recipes! Be sure to subscribe to our channel. 🌻
Great video showcasing the Vitamix features. I didn’t realize that I could dry chop.
@@Lynnb996 Thank you so much for watching. I’m glad you learned something new to do with your Vitamix blender. It’s such a fabulous machine and can save us so much time in the kitchen. It does more than most people realize! Happy blending!
Thank you for making this prep video. You have made my life easier and more tasteful!
@@pamelajones2425 You are welcome! I’m glad I can share about the Vitamix blender and help people get more use from it. It can save us so much time in the kitchen! Thanks for watching and commenting. 😀
Learned something new about the veg chopping!
@@CatLewis-ev1xo That makes me so happy! I do think it’s a little known technique with the Vitamix but something that is so useful and a time saver. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 😀
Excellent lessons and recipes. Thank for so much
@@sandrarobertson3139 You are so welcome. Thank you for watching. I’m glad you found it helpful.
Great recipes - I never tried my vitamix for chopping veggies! I will now! Thanks so much!
Hope you enjoy
Thank you Tami! I've been looking for an alternative to cashews for my cheese sauce. Now to try it with the oats! :)
@@christinetubito5213 I love how creamy this recipe gets with just potatoes, carrots and oats for the base. It does thicken up when chilled but we just add some plant milk and stir it to loosen it up again. We reheat it in the microwave. Enjoy! 🌻
Thanks!
@@conniel.4601 It’s my pleasure to help and share about Vitamix and all we can do with it. Thank you for watching and commenting. 😀
Thank you! I always enjoy your videos. One question for you: how and at what point do you wash the veggies, like the cauliflower, cabbage, etc.?
@@diana9298 I wash them when I’m ready to use them in a recipe.
@@NutmegNotebook So, you chop them in the Vitamix and then wash them, like maybe using a colander?
@@diana9298 no I wash them before chopping but you must let them get dry other wise you’ll have wet mushy veggies.
Thanks i did not know to do dry vegetables. Wonderful. Do you know if we can do beans from a can? I like to make bean burgers but use my food processor that is not good at mashing up the beans. I always pour into a huge bowl and mash then add all else needed. I hope the vitamix will mash/ mix up
@@carolynlapota5495 I do use my Vitamix blender to make hummus and I like it really smooth and creamy. If you are looking for a more blended texture - yes it will accomplish that. If you want it somewhat course I would use the pulse function instead. Let me know how it works for you! 🌻
@@NutmegNotebook thatis great to know you use the Vitamix to make hummus. I made bean burgers today and it worked well. I so not eat any bread and my husband does not eat these. He is not plant based. He eats most vegetables I make but he must have meat. We are both 76 and hard to get him to change. I was 70 when I found out about plant based and found Chef AJ later you.
Thank you so much. I will try the salad soon. I eat a huge salad each day at noon and chop in the wooden chopper you introduced us to.
@@carolynlapota5495 It sounds like you are doing well either way your good choices! I’m so glad you slows include chopped salads on the menu!
Thank you! Just FYI-I bought the 5200 from Amazon last month and it came with a cookbook. I bought another 5200 from Vitamix during the labor day sale and it does NOT come with a cookbook. :(
Amended. Tami sorry left out the word never in my original comment. Never never too much details. Sorry.
@@RolandRitaSheavesGot it! I’m glad you like the details. ❤️🌻❤️
I'm in the process of purchasing the food processor (using your link). They're recommending the Food Processor Attachment compact lid also. Your thoughts?
We have it but have never used it. Vitamix says "If you’re primarily using the multi-use blade, this is a great way to reduce the number of pieces you have to keep track of and clean. This lid also turns the work bowl into a storage container, which can then fit easily into the refrigerator." I keep my regular top on the processor in the cabinet so when i pull it out, it is already there. I never store mixes in the work bowl as I always clean it right away as that is easier than cleaning later. If you don't need to use the chute system for a mix, I can see that it would be less to clean.
@@NutmegNotebook thanks for the response! Good, I'll save my money...what I really wanted was the spatula, but they're out of stock. I'm so excited for this food processor :)
I looked at the different types and the Ascent 3500 only has the stainless steel container unless you by the entertainment bundle and I don’t really need that. Did you buy the plastic container separate ???
@carol125W, This is Tom, we got this one with the 64 0z container. -- www.dpbolvw.net/click-100648412-15100329?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vitamix.com%2Fus%2Fen_us%2Fshop%2Fa3500
However it is not included as a stand alone item in this particular sale.. I have more info I can share with you regarding purchasing an Ascent. if you email me @ tom@nutmegnotebook.com
There is a certified Reconditioned A3500 with a 64 oz container available with this link. (affiliate exclusive, extra $100 discount in cart with our link -Net price $449.95 5 year warranty ) -- www.tkqlhce.com/click-100648412-15100329?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vitamix.com%2Fus%2Fen_us%2Fshop%2Fcertified-reconditioned-a3500
I called about getting a new low profile 64oz container for my old vitamix but it’s not compatible with mine. I bought my vitamix in the early to mid 90’s so can’t use the nice updated gadgets with it. Hate to spend $500-$600 on a new one when I would just rather update to the low profile container. Thanx for you your channel and recipes.
I didn't even know about pulse button 🤯
@@amyv-m6002 The pulse function is awesome for a chunky salsa and for chopping. I’m so glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. 🌻