Root to Stem - Reduce Food Waste by Using a Vitamix Blender

Across the world, about 45% of the fruits and vegetables grown are never eaten. But with a few simple tips and recipes, like how to turn carrot greens into delicious pesto, a Vitamix® blender can help reduce food waste in your home.

ROOT TO STEM INSPIRATION

Learn how true high-performance blending lets you use parts of the vegetable you never thought possible.

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ROOT TO STEM RECIPES

Vitamix blenders break down the toughest ingredients to make healthy delicious meals in minutes.

Caramelized Orange Pavlova with Blood Orange Curd Recipe

This delicious dessert is a great way of using up eggs, dairy and citrus.

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Smoked Cheddar, Parsnip and Kale Bread Pudding Recipe

This dish is a great way to take care of leftovers from the previous nights dinner. Stale bread, extra tomatoes, kale, root vegetables and whatever cheese turn into a dynamite side dish for dinner the next night.

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