A mini food processor is a small but powerful device that’s perfect for smaller recipes or dishes. It can make quick work of chopping onions, mincing garlic, or grinding spices. The most basic type is the cup-style processor. It’s about the size of a large coffee cup, but it can work for many different recipes. During busy weeks, I find myself using my mini food processor often. I chop onions to make homemade salsa, grind spices to make snickerdoodles, and shred cheese for enchiladas. It’s beneficial when cooking for my family or hosting a party because I can quickly finish spending time with them instead of in the kitchen.
Using a Mini Food Processors:
- You’ll need to put the mini food processor bowl on the base of the machine.
- You’ll add ingredients to the bowl with the blade set in place in the bottom of the bowl.
- You’ll plug in your mini food processor and push down on the lid that comes with it over top of your ingredients.
- You either pulse or process your ingredients until they are chopped or minced to your desired texture.
Like the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor, some mini food processors have a pulse button attached to the lid. This button allows you to process your ingredients with less effort. If your mini food processor doesn’t have a pulsing button, you can use the speed settings on the machine’s base instead.
While most mini food processors are used for making quick work of small tasks, some people use their mini food processors for more complex tasks. For example, my friend Leta’s husband is an avid gardener, and she uses her mini food processor to make his salad greens for each day of the week. She puts the greens in her mini food processor bowl. Then, she turns the machine on to chop the greens for him. She has separate pieces to hold each day’s chopped ingredients so he can grab what he needs to eat for lunch or dinner each day. This helpful tip saves time, and it’s a great way to ensure that her husband gets all of his healthy greens each day.
Mini Food Processor Buying Tips:
There are many different types of mini food processors, and it can get confusing when you’re trying to figure out which one is the best for you. Before you buy a mini food processor, here are a few tips that will help you get started:
In general, the more features your mini food processor has, the more expensive it will be. For example, my Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor costs a little over $20 at my local Bed Bath & Beyond store. It’s not a bad idea to look at other mini food processors in your area before you make a purchase, though, because prices can vary by store and brand.
Read product reviews for any mini food processor you’re interested in buying to discover other people’s experiences with the particular model. You can read product reviews online or visit a local Bed Bath & Beyond store and read product reviews from other customers. It’s a great way to get an idea of what you might be getting yourself into if you decide to purchase that particular model.
Always wash your mini food processor immediately after using it. If you leave small food particles on it, they can start to mold quickly and ruin your entire experience with your machine. Clean out your mini food processor bowl before you store it. If you have leftover food in the bowl, you may have to clean that out if you use your mini food processor.
Now that you’ve got some tips on how to get the most use out of your mini food processor, head to your local Bed Bath & Beyond store and pick one up! Your kitchen will be so much more convenient with this handy kitchen tool. And remember, always wash it immediately after using it so no mold or bacteria can grow within your machine.
Enjoying Your Mini Food Processor:
There are lots of recipes online that can be made using a mini food processor. However, you don’t have to buy a mini food processor just for recipes. This kitchen tool can also help put together healthy meals for a family or a party, making delicious dishes to impress your guests.
In the kitchen, the mini food processor is an excellent time-saver. Chopping or shredding small amounts of herbs and vegetables takes only a few seconds with a mini food processor. And if you’re busy, a lot of prep time can be saved when you use your mini food processor to quickly slice onions for an omelet or chop ginger for a stir-fry. Another excellent use for your mini food processor is in baking. You can make cookies, brownies, and other sweet treats without much effort when adding the ingredients to your bowl and pulse them until they are incorporated into your dish.
People with dementia and other memory loss can be helped by cooking with their mini food processor. Using your mini food processor to chop vegetables or herbs will keep the mind stimulated and help keep them active. If you’re hosting dinner parties or potlucks, you can make extra portions of your dishes using your mini food processor. Then, it’s easy to serve small portions to your guests instead of making a massive portion for each person.
Conclusion:
If you’ve got a few hundred into that mini food processor, it’s time to do some thinking about what you’ll be getting out of it. Make sure you think about the benefits of your new investment before you pull out your credit card. There are some things to consider when choosing the best mini food processor for your needs. If you have a tight budget, you need to make sure that the mini food processor is suitable for you first. Spend some time researching different models of mini food processors to see if they are worth the money before making any purchases.
