We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again — if there is one tool that you need in the kitchen, it has got to be the humble food processor. Slicing, dicing, chopping, blitzing, and pureeing…these are just some of the many things that a food processor can do. A food processor is man’s best kitchen companion, and one that is capable of whipping up cake batters, sauces, purees, mashes and so much more. More importantly, a food processor is god’s gift to meal preppers and is one of the best ways to cut down on preparation time and include more healthy recipes into your weekly repertoire with minimal fuss.
Today, we look at 4 ways food processors can elevate your meal prep, so keep on reading to find out more!
Take The Fuss Out Of Prep Work
Meal prepping is a fantastic way to ensure that you stay on track with your healthy eating throughout the week, but nobody wants to spend an entire day slaving over a chopping board when you would much rather be out and about or simply enjoying a quiet moment with loved ones. Well, thankfully the humble food processor has come to save the day. Food processors can cut down on preparation times by up to 90% and are able to take the fuss out of your weekly meal prep.
Food processors often come with a variety of settings or separate blades that offer different results — some of which include shredding, spiralizing, and slicing. For example, a food processor will easily shred a massive head of cabbage in mere seconds to create slaw, slice an onion into consistent ovals for an onion tart, and spiral a zucchini into beautiful ribbons that you can use as a low carb noodle alternative. Let’s not forget that a food processor can also pulverize vegetables into amazing sauces for pasta, curries and so much more!
You’ll Save Money — Lot’s Of It.
Let’s be honest: everyone loves saving money. What if we told you that you could save a ton of your precious pennies by making your own cauliflower rice, nut butters, pesto, hummus, bread crumbs, and even pastry? Our guess is you’ll say “sign me up!”. Well, thankfully there are no tricks or gimmicks here. All you need to accomplish everything we’ve mentioned above is a simple, inexpensive food processor.
Walk into any major supermarket and you’ll be bombarded with convenience products such as ready-cut veggies, minced garlic, overpriced jars of pesto, and condiments that exist to take the time and hassle out of food preparation. Sounds great, right? Well, all you have to do is take a look at some of these “convenient” prices to change your mind. In fact, a kilo of pre-made cauliflower rice costs $10 compared to 1 kg of Cauliflower that comes in at a mere $3.40 and only takes seconds to prepare in a food processor. We could go on and on about the savings, but you get the gist of it. A food processor has the capability to save you hundreds of dollars on your grocery bills each month and we are definitely all about that frugal life!
Expanding Your Culinary Horizons
When you think of meal prep, chances are your brain conjures an image of some type of one-pot dish that you’ll have to eat five days in a row. Now, if that doesn’t sound boring we don’t know what is. If you’re sick of sticking to the same ol’ boring meals week after week, a food processor is something that you may be in dire need of.
Say goodbye to endless meals of Spaghetti Bolognese or Stir Fry…with a food processor, you can easily whip up some tender and flaky shortcrust pastry (in a matter of minutes) for a divine Quiche Lorraine or even create some healthy homemade granola bars that make the perfect lunchbox snack to soothe those mid-afternoon munchies. The varieties and options are endless when you have a food processor, so you can say goodbye to flavor fatigue and hello to lunch you can look forward to the day in and day out.
Safe And Easy To Clean
Last but not least, when you’re dealing with sharp objects such as knives or hot pans and trays, there is much room for error, to say the least. A food processor is a great way to prevent cuts and other more serious injuries that can happen when you are chopping vegetables or preparing your ingredients. Just be sure to follow the directions that come with your food processor in order to ensure that you are operating it in the safest way possible.
On top of safety, the clean-up after using a food processor is an absolute breeze. Most food processors take under a minute to clean and are also dishwasher friendly if you’re looking to further cut down on clean up time.
For anyone who loves to cook, food processors can offer a fun and creative outlet that allows your imagination to shine. With a food processor, you’ll be able to whip up all sorts of dishes that you can imagine in half the time and with little to no clean-up. What’s not to love?
