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When I finally added a food processor to my kitchen collection, it totally expanded my cooking horizons.

Baba Ganoush chopped raw veggies food processor recipes

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I went from buying hummus to making it myself.

(It’s cheaper and it tastes better!)

And I no longer had to waste precious minutes on the most tedious of kitchen taskschopping nuts, anyone?

Plate of baked falafel with white dipping sauce.

If Ihadto go back to life B.F.P.

(before food processor), I probably wouldn’tcooknearly as much as I do now.

It’s basically the same when you put too much stuff in a blenderthe machine stalls.

Two bowls of cauliflower grits cutting board.

Meanwhile, pricier full-size food processors are better for prepping larger volumes of food.

(For most people, a 7- to 10-cup model should be big enough for home use.)

Baked FalafelfromSweet Peas and Saffron

Skip the takeout and make this quick and easy homemade falafel instead.

Bowl of mashed and roasted butternut squash.

Creamy Cheese Cauliflower GritsfromDr.

It’s warm and comforting like classic grits, and full of veggies.

Carrot Cheddar BitesfromEasy Cheesy Vegetarian

These cheese and veggie balls make a great appetizer.

Jars of pink chia pudding with berries mint.

Just be sure to roast everything thoroughly before blending to ensure it has a rich, smoky flavor.

Be sure to cook the bacon until extra crispy to offset all the creaminess.

There are cooking instructions for using yourslow cookeror Instant Potwhichever method you prefer.

Tray of Brussels sprouts and gingerfilled potstickers.

No need for fresh tomatoescanned do the job just fine.

A food processor ensures they are perfectly smooth and creamy.

You’ll use your food processor twice hereonce while making the pesto and again for making the crust.

Stack of egg rolls on a plate.

Bonus: These will cost you less than 50 cents per serving to make!

And a food processor makes it easy to whip up a bunch at once.

and plenty of quick-pickled shallots certainly don’t hurt.

Plate of fried carrot and cheese balls ketchup.

Top with sweet red bean paste, sweetened condensed milk, mochi, and sliced fruit.

You’ll never want to bread chicken with anything other than pretzels ever again.

It’ll save you money, taste fresher, and cut back a bit on plastic.

Bowl of baba ganoush with herbs chopped veggies.

And it’s great when paired with zesty meatballs like these.

Luckily, there’s no need for that if you have a food processor.

All you have to do is roast them with garlic and blend with olive oil and seasonings.

Two bowls of butternut squash and bacon pasta.

This recipe breaks down how to add the seasoning of your choicein this case, lots of sriracha.

Crunchy veggies and a healthy serving of peanut sauce complete the experience.

And a food processor ensures it has just the right silky texture for pouring over leafy greens.

Curry with spices chicken potatoes herbs.

Curried chickpea salad on rice cakes with tangerines.

Bowl of salsa above pile of tortilla chips.

Black bean brownie with chopped walnuts.

Uncooked pizza with tomato and cheese.

Tray of scones with chopped cranberries.

Pizza with arugula chopped cherry tomatoes pesto.

Black bean burger with lettuce tomatoes and buns.

Bowl of pureed frozen banana and fruit.

Plate of breakfast protein balls dusted with nuts.

Kale salad with pickled shallots and breadcrumbs.

Bowl of shaved ice with fruit red bean.

Bowl of spiralized vegetables with lentil meatballs.

Baby mushrooms covered with melted cheese.

Plate of Cuban picadillo with rice and egg.

Bowl of chicken chopped veggies apples lettuce.

Plates of cauliflower rice with lamb meatballs.

Quesadillas with vegan taco meat and veggies.

Brown loaf of bread with quinoa.

Plate of shredded Brussels sprouts with apple slices.

Roasted pureed zucchini dip on tray with crackers.

Tray of chopped fruit ground oats nuts dates.

Plate with whipped feta and crispy chickpea bread.

Bowl of coleslaw made with vegan mayonnaise.

Bowl of hummus with sriracha and herbs.

Plate of salmon and sweet potato patties veggies.

Tray of lettuce wraps with ground tempeh veggies.

Plate of breaded habanero mango cauliflower bites.

Three jars of multicolored peanut butter.

Bowl of tomato soup spoon crackers cutting board

Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing in small food processor