Ninja® Recipes
Ninja® Kitchen System Pulse™ Recipes
Appetizers, Dips & Spreads
Mango Salsa
Ingredients
1 mango, sliced¼ red onion wedge, peeled
½ tomato, quartered
1 Jalapeno pepper halved and seeded
¼ green pepper, halved and halved again
¼ cup cilantro
Juice of one lime
Instructions
Add all ingredients to the Processor Bowl. To rough chop, pulse quickly 3 to 4 times... for finer pulse longerSmoked Salmon Spread
Ingredients
8 oz. low fat cream cheese, at room temperature.¼ cup low fat sour cream
¼ cup low fat Greek yogurt
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. fresh dill, plus more for garnish
2 tsp. chives (or green onions), plus more for garnish
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
4 oz. smoked salmon, roughly chopped thinly sliced rye bread rounds
Instructions
Place the cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt, lemon juice, dill, chives, salt, pepper, and half of the smoked salmon in the Processor Bowl.Pulse until smooth. Place the spread in a serving dish and mix in the remaining salmon. Garnish with dill and chives, if desired. Serve right away with rye bread rounds or chill until serving. Serves 8.
Fire-Roasted Tomato Salsa with Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
14.5 oz. can fire-roasted tomatoes, with juice½ small red onion, peeled, roughly cut
4 cloves garlic, peeled
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
¼ tsp. ground cumin
¼ cup cilantro leaves
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
6 oz. baked tortilla chips
Instructions
Place all ingredients in the Processor Bowl and pulse until fairly smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings, if desired. Serve right away with chips or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Makes about 1½ cups.Breads & Bakery Goods
Flat Bread Pizza Dough
Ingredients
2/3 cups warm water (105 to 110 degrees F)¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoons sugar
¼ tablespoons olive or canola oil, plus more for bowl
Instructions
Proof the yeast by sprinkling on top of water. Let rest for about 10 minutes until yeast gets bubbly and foamy. Add water and yeast to the Processor Bowl and add flour, salt and ¼ tablespoons of oil. Pulse and hold to blend and continue processing until dough forms a ball. Continue to process to knead the dough until dough is smooth and elastic. Oil a large bowl and turn out dough into bowl. Cover with a tea towel and let rise until doubled in size.Queensland Banana Bread
Ingredients
¼ cup butter1 egg
¾ cup sugar 2 bananas, peeled and cut in half
3 tbsp. milk
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. baking powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup macadamia nuts, chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350*F. Fit the dough paddle into the Processor Bowl. Place the butter, egg, sugar, bananas and milk inside and pulse until combined. Add the powder, soda, flour and macadamias and pulse again briefly. Lightly coat a loaf pan with cooking spray and spoon the bread into the pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean in the middle. Makes 1 loaf.Blueberry Lemon Muffins
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour1 2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking soda
½ cup raw, unfiltered honey
2 eggs
¾ cup whole milk
2/3 cup melted butter
1½ cups fresh blueberries
3 tsp. lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400*F. Fit the cookie paddle into the Processor Bowl. Place the honey, eggs, milk, and melted butter in the Processor Bowl and pulse until smooth. Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just moistened. Fold in the blueberries and lemon zest just until mixed. Pour into prepared muffin tins. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.Honey Crepes
Ingredients
2 large eggs¾ cup milk
½ cup water
1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. melted butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tbsp. honey (for drizzling powdered sugar)
Instructions
Place the dough blade in the Processor Bowl. Place the eggs, milk, water, flour, butter, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon honey in the Processor Bowl and pulse until smooth. In a nonstick sauté pan, heat a little oil over medium-high heat. Pour a small amount of batter into the pan and swirl around evenly to form a thin circle.Cook for 30 seconds. Flip and cook for an additional 10 seconds. Remove from the pan and keep warm on a plate. Continue with the remaining batter, stacking the crepes between layers of parchment paper. To serve, roll the crepes to form cigar shapes, place on a serving platter, and drizzle with honey. Sift with powdered sugar just before serving. Makes about 8 crepes.
Orange Ginger Muffins
Ingredients
1 seedless orange, cut in wedges¼ cup orange juice
½ cup dates, chopped
1 egg
½ cup butter
½ cup raw unfiltered honey
¾ cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400*F degrees. Place the orange wedges in the Processor Bowl.Pulse until completely smooth. Add the orange juice, dates, egg, butter and honey.
Pulse again to mix. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Pour the blender mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just moistened. Pour into prepared muffin tins. Bake for 18- 20 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.
Italian Breadsticks
Ingredients
1 Whole Wheat Pizza Dough1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried rosemary
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375*F. Roll the dough into a 6 x 8-inch rectangle. Cut the dough into ¾-inch strips. Twist each strip and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a dark, warm place for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the oregano, rosemary, and cheese. Brush with the olive oil and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Makes 10 to 12 breadsticks.Margherita Flatbread
Ingredients
1 Whole Wheat Pizza Dough3 tbsp. tomato sauce
1 medium beefsteak tomato, thinly sliced
4 oz. fresh mozzarella ball, thinly sliced
10 fresh basil leaves, divided extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450*F. Roll out the pizza dough to form an oblong shape. It should be very thin. Place the pizza dough on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Brush with the tomato sauce. Top with the tomato slices, mozzarella slices, and half of the basil leaves. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the crust is golden brown. (For a crisper crust, transfer the flatbread to a pizza stone after topping.) Top with the remaining basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil before serving. Serves 4.Cocktails & Party Drinks
Cranberry Cosmo Freeze
Ingredients:
½ cup fresh cranberries, washed½ cup cranberry juice
4 oz. triple sec
8 oz. vodka, chilled
Single Serve:
2 tbsp. fresh cranberries, washed¼ cup cranberry juice
1 oz. triple sec
2 oz. vodka, chilled
Instructions
In advance, place the cranberries and juice in the Processor Bowl and pulse until smooth. Spoon the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze until ice cubes are formed.Place the cranberry juice ice cubes and the remaining ingredients in the Processor Bowl. Pulse until smooth. Serve right away in chilled martini glasses. Serves 4.
Classic Margarita
Ingredients
½ cup fresh lime juice2 tbsp. fresh orange juice
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
4 oz. orange liqueur
4 oz. tequila
1 tbsp. sugar or agave nectar (optional)
16 to 18 ice cubes
Instructions
Place all ingredients in the Processor Bowl and pulse until smooth. Taste and add the sugar or nectar if you like a sweeter flavor. Serve immediately. Serves 3-4.Honeydew Melon Gimlet
Ingredients:
1 cup honeydew melon, in chunks2 tsp. lemon juice
8 oz. dry gin
4 slices fresh lemon (optional)
Single Serve:
¼ cup honeydew melon, in chunks1 tsp. lemon juice
2 oz. dry gin
1 slice fresh lemon (optional)
Instructions
Place the melon, juice and gin in the Processor bowl and pulse until smooth. Strain before serving, if desired. Garnish with lemon slices to serve. Serves 4.Tropical Sunset Sparkler
Ingredients:
20 ice cubes½ cup orange juice
½ cup pineapple juice
12 oz. champagne
4 tbsp. grenadine
4 fresh sweet cherries
Single Serve:
¼ cup honeydew melon, in chunks1 tsp. lemon juice
2 oz. dry gin
1 slice fresh lemon (optional)
1 tbsp. grenadine
1 fresh sweet cherry
Instructions
Place the ice cubes in the processor Bowl. Pulse until completely smooth. Divide the powdered ice evenly among four cocktail glasses.Place the orange juice, pineapple juice, and champagne in the Processor Bowl and pulse until blended. Pour equally into 4 cocktail glasses. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of grenadine over the top of each cocktail and top with a cherry.
Desserts & Sweet Treats
Very Berry Ice Cream
Ingredients
1 ½ cup Frozen mixed berries1 cup heavy cream or milk or low fat milk
1/3 cup sugar or Splenda
1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
Place the cream, frozen berries, sugar and vanilla into the Processor Bowlusing the blade attachment. Pulse continuously for 30 seconds or until all
ingredients are well blended and forms ice crystals.
Serve as is or place in a freezer for an hour to create to very thick consistency.
Entrees, Salads & Sides
Grilled Red Snapper w/ Romesco Sauce
Ingredients
4 8 oz. red snapper fillets, seasoned with salt & pepper & brushed w/olive oil¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 slice crusty bread, torn and toasted
½ cup blanched, peeled almonds, toasted
5 cloves garlic, peeled
15 oz. can whole tomatoes with juice
4 oz. jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
1 tbsp. ground smoked paprika
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350*F. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Set aside. Place the olive oil, torn bread pieces, almonds, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, paprika, and vinegar in to the Processor Bowl. Pulse for 20 seconds until smooth. Spread the mixture over a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Grill the snapper over medium high heat, 4-5 minutes a side. Remove from grill. Serve with the romesco sauce drizzled on top. Serves 4.Baja Halibut Fish Tacos
Ingredients
½ cup fresh cilantro1 lime, juiced
1 tbsp. raw, unfiltered honey
½ cup low fat mayonnaise
¼ red cabbage, thinly sliced kosher salt and black pepper
3 tbsp. canola oil
12 fresh corn tortillas
1 lb. halibut fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 avocado, chopped
½ cup fresh salsa
Instructions
Place the cilantro, lime juice, honey and mayonnaise in the Processor Bowl and pulse until smooth. Place the cabbage in a large mixing bowl and spoon the dressing over, tossing lightly to mix. Season with the salt and pepper to taste. In a large sauté pan, heat the oil until shimmering. Using tongs, quickly dip the tortillas into the oil just until the tortilla is softened. Drain the tortillas on paper towels.Greek Chicken w/ Feta & Olive
Ingredients
¾ cup Greek feta cheese, crumbled10 oz. pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
8 kalamata olives, pitted
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin & seasoned with salt and pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F degrees. Place the feta, spinach, olives, olive oil, and lemon juice in the Processor Bowl. Pulse until the ingredients are mixed together and coarsely chopped. Set aside. Make a horizontal slit in each chicken breast. Pack the stuffing into each breast, dividing the filling evenly. Use cooking string or a toothpick to secure the pocket. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick oil spray and placing the breasts on the sheet. Bake for 8 minutes. Turn the chicken over and bake for another 8 minutes or until cooked through and no pink remains. Remove string or toothpicks before serving. Serves 4.Juice Blends and Smoothies
Melon Cooler
Ingredients
¾ Cup Cantaloupe¾ Cup Honeydew
¼ Cup Pineapple
¼ Cup Spinach
2-4 Cubes of Ice
Instructions
Pulse and Blend for 15 Seconds.Raspberry & Mint Lemonade
Ingredients
8 oz. club soda½ cup lemonade
½ cup fresh raspberries, rinsed
2 tbsp. powdered sugar
4 mint leaves
ice cubes
Single Serve:
2 oz. club soda2 oz. lemonade
2 tbsp. fresh raspberries, rinsed
1 tsp. powdered sugar
1 mint leaf
ice cubes
Instructions
Place all the ingredients, except the ice cubes, in the Processor Bowl and pulse until blended. Fill 4 cocktail glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over each. Serve right away. Serves 4.Quick Orangesicle
Blender Jar:
½ cup fresh orange juice½ cup fresh red grapefruit, peeled, segmented
1 cup fresh orange, peeled, segmented
1 cup lowfat plain yogurt
1 tbsp. powdered sugar
10 to 12 ice cubes
Single Serve:
1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt¼ cup orange juice
½ cup fresh orange, peeled, segmented
Instructions
Place all ingredients in Processor Bowl or single serve cup and pulse until smooth. Serve right away - blender serves 4.Sweet Cherry Smoothie
Blender Jar:
1 cup low fat milk½ cup low fat vanilla yogurt
¾ cup fresh sweet cherries, pitted (or frozen cherries, if desired)
1 small banana, peeled
10 to 12 ice cubes
Single Serve:
½ cup low fat milk½ cup low fat vanilla yogurt
½ cup fresh sweet cherries, pitted (or frozen cherries, if desired)
½ small banana, peeled
5 to 6 ice cubes
Instructions
Place all ingredients in Processor Bowl or single serve cup and pulse until smooth.Blueberry Power Blast Breakfast
Ingredients
¾ cup water1 scoop or ¼ cup whey protein powder
¾ cup frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon flax seeds (optional)
Instructions
Add all ingredients to the Single Serve, starting with the water. Pulse about 7 times to pulverize frozen fruit and then hold to blend thoroughly.Emerald Green Elixir
Ingredients
½ cup white grape juice½ small banana, peeled
½ cup baby spinach leaves
1 kiwi, peeled
2 tsp. raw, unfiltered honey
5 to 6 ice cubes
Instructions
Place all ingredients in the Single Serve Cup and pulse until smooth. Serve right away.Pineapple Ginger Mint Refresher
Ingredients
2-3 cubes ice1 ¼ cups pineapple chunks
1 thin slice fresh ginger
3-4 mint leaves
Instructions
Add all ingredients starting with the ice to the Single Serve. Pulse and then hold to blend thoroughly.Dandy Green Machine
Ingredients
½ cup apple juice½ cup Swiss chard, rinsed, roughly torn
½ small banana
2 tbsp. goji berries
6 to 8 ice cubes
Instructions
Place the ingredients in the Single Serve cup and pulse until smooth. Serve right away.Banana, Kale and Grape Juice
Ingredients
2-3 cubes ice½ banana broken in 4 pieces
10 green seedless grapes
1 large leaf kale torn into 6 pieces or ¼ cup spinach
½ cup water
Instructions
Add all ingredients starting with the ice to the Single Serve. Pulse and then hold to blend thoroughly.Garden Veggies in a Glass
Ingredients
½ cup apple juice½ small ripe tomato, peeled, cut in half
½ inner stalk celery, with leaves
1 tbsp. fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ green onion, cut in half
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. ground black pepper







