Do I need a food processor if I have a Vitamix?

[DawnW]

I am getting a Vitamix as my next purchase. I got the Dehydrator last month. I am spreading this out because of expense.

Anyway, will the Vitamix chop veggies or only blend them into a paste?

If I need a food processor, which one would you recommend?

Thanks,

Dawn

[Apasaraw]

You can get a chop on a low speed for a very short burst with Vitamix.:)

I have a processor from Target. A small Kitchenaid one for $40....does the job with savings. I use it for veggies, to make flax breads and nut cheeses as well. While not getting things fluffy smooth like the Vitamix I'm very happy with it.

[Revvell]

Absolutely need a food processor. They are two different machines doing two different things. I've got top-of-the line of everything.

Someone gave me a cheapie fp... doesn't do anywhere near what my Cuisinart does. Not necessarily recommending the "C" as I've not had enough to compare it with, BUT, if it breaks/burns out, I'll be checking others.

Revvell

[goingrawchelle]

I've had a vitamix for over 10 years and I too was wondering if I should buy a food processor since transitioning to raw a couple months ago. Well, I bought an inexpensive Black and Decker Food Processor (which does the job - I have nothing to compare it with since it's my first one) and I can now see the difference of using that and the Vitamix. I'm glad I made the purchase.

The food processor doesn't need liquid like the vitamix on a lot of things. There's a larger base unlike the Vitamix's narrow base. It's easier to scrape the food around the blades on the fp than the vitamix. I definitely recommend having both. They ARE different like Revvell said.

[JEN]

buy an inexpensive food processor and invest in the vitamix as it is well worth the price.

[Sweet lips]

buy an inexpensive food processor and invest in the vitamix as it is well worth the price.

Check Target and Walmart if you use them - I have had multiple FP from Cuisnart to my latest bought 3 yrs ago and I have not crashed and burn is the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth or something like that - it is wonderful.

and yes, the Vitamix is a different tool and I good tool; I have had mine for 20 years - back in the Stainless Steel days of Vita mix.

[Lady Green Jeans]

Agree with Revvell--two machines and different purposes.

I would truly be hard-pressed to part with my Vitamix. Green smoothies are awsome (all smoothies in the Vitamix are awsome). Equally--the Cuisinart is a blessing in the kitchen whipping up pates and chopping veggies for "rice," burger patties, cracker batter--and so many other things. The original investment may seem like a bit much, but the payoff is sooooo worth it.

Please keep us posted on your progress and the fun recipes you try.

[jacsam]

A blender and a FP are the two most important appliances as far as I'm concerned. I absolutely LOVE my vitamix and the best food processor I've ever had is the Cuisinart, which I got from Costco for Christmas...I believe it's around 100.00.