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frosty basil lemonade

Lemon garlic dressing
2/3 cup
1 1/2
1/2 tsp.
3
1/2 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
1 tsp.

olive oil
lemons, peeled, seeded, halved
hot sauce
garlic cloves, peeled
paprika
ground cumin
salt

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the
order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable
10, then to High.
4. Blend for 1 minute, using the tamper to press ingredients
into the blades.

3 cups
1/2 cup
2
1/4 cup
1 cup

water
fresh basil leaves
lemons, peeled, halved, seeded
sugar or sweetener of choice
ice cubes

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the
order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable
10, then to High.
4. Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is
reached.

How long will it take?

How long will it take?

Total Nutrition Center, www.vitamix.ca

Total Nutrition Center, www.vitamix.ca

From start to finish 10 minutes
Blend for 45 seconds
Makes 4 cups

From start to finish 10 minutes
Blend for 1 minute
Makes 3/4 cup

Orange sorbet

Pesto sauce
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
3
2 cups
3 Tbsp.

olive oil
grated Parmesan cheese
medium garlic cloves, peeled
fresh basil leaves
pine nuts
salt and ground black pepper, to taste

1. Place olive oil, cheese, garlic, basil, and pine nuts into
the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to
Variable 7.
4. Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to press
ingredients into the blades.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

How long will it take?

From start to finish 10 minutes
Blend for 30 seconds
Makes 1 cup

Total Nutrition Center, www.vitamix.ca

2
2 Tbsp.
2 cups

oranges, peeled, halved
sugar or other sweetener, to taste
ice cubes

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the
order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to
Variable 10, then to High.
4. Use tamper to press ingredients into the blades.
5. In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will
change and four mounds should form.
6. Stop machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur.
Serve immediately.

How long will it take?

From start to finish 10 minutes
Blend for 30-60 seconds
Makes 2 cups
Total Nutrition Center, www.vitamix.ca