Ninja® Recipes


Ninja® Kitchen System Pulse™ Recipes

Appetizers, Dips & Spreads

Mango Salsa

Ingredients

1 mango, sliced
¼ 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 longer
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Smoked 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.
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Fire-Roasted Tomato Salsa with Tortilla Chips

Ingredients

14.5 oz. can fire-roasted tomatoes, with juice
½ 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.
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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.
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Queensland Banana Bread

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
1 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.
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Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 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.
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Honey Crepes

Ingredients

2 large eggs
¾ 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.
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Orange Ginger Muffins

Ingredients

1 seedless orange, cut in wedges
¼ 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.
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Italian Breadsticks

Ingredients

1 Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
1 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.
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Margherita Flatbread

Ingredients

1 Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
3 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.
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Cocktails & Party Drinks

Cranberry Cosmo Freeze

Ingredients:

½ cup fresh cranberries, washed
½ cup cranberry juice
4 oz. triple sec
8 oz. vodka, chilled

Single Serve:

2 tbsp. fresh cranberries, washed
¼ 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.
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Classic Margarita

Ingredients

½ cup fresh lime juice
2 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.
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Honeydew Melon Gimlet

Ingredients:

1 cup honeydew melon, in chunks
2 tsp. lemon juice
8 oz. dry gin
4 slices fresh lemon (optional)

Single Serve:

¼ cup honeydew melon, in chunks
1 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.
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Tropical Sunset Sparkler

Ingredients:

20 ice cubes
½ cup orange juice
½ cup pineapple juice
12 oz. champagne
4 tbsp. grenadine
4 fresh sweet cherries

Single Serve:

¼ cup honeydew melon, in chunks
1 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.
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Desserts & Sweet Treats

Very Berry Ice Cream

Ingredients

1 ½ cup Frozen mixed berries
1 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 Bowl
using 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.
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Entrees, Salads & Sides

Grilled Red Snapper w/ Romesco Sauce

Ingredients

4 8 oz. red snapper fillets, seasoned with salt & pepper & brushed w/olive oil
¼ 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.
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Baja Halibut Fish Tacos

Ingredients

½ cup fresh cilantro
1 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.
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Greek Chicken w/ Feta & Olive

Ingredients

¾ cup Greek feta cheese, crumbled
10 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.
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Juice Blends and Smoothies

Melon Cooler

Ingredients

¾ Cup Cantaloupe
¾ Cup Honeydew
¼ Cup Pineapple
¼ Cup Spinach
2-4 Cubes of Ice

Instructions

Pulse and Blend for 15 Seconds.
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Raspberry & Mint Lemonade

Ingredients

8 oz. club soda
½ cup lemonade
½ cup fresh raspberries, rinsed
2 tbsp. powdered sugar
4 mint leaves
ice cubes

Single Serve:

2 oz. club soda
2 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.
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Quick Orangesicle

Blender Jar:

½ cup fresh orange juice
½ 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 yogurt
¼ 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.
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Sweet Cherry Smoothie

Blender Jar:

1 cup low fat milk
½ 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 milk
½ 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.
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Blueberry Power Blast Breakfast

Ingredients

¾ cup water
1 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.
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Emerald Green Elixir

Ingredients

½ cup white grape juice
½ 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.
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Pineapple Ginger Mint Refresher

Ingredients

2-3 cubes ice
1 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.
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Dandy Green Machine

Ingredients

½ cup apple juice
½ 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.
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Banana, Kale and Grape Juice

Ingredients

2-3 cubes ice
½ 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.
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Garden Veggies in a Glass

Ingredients

½ cup apple juice
½ 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

Instructions

Place all ingredients in the Single Serve cup and pulse until smooth. Strain before serving, if desired.
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