These healthy vegan food processor recipes are the reason I can’t live without my favorite appliance.
If you’ve been reading TNB for a while, you’ve probably realized I’m obsessed with my food processor. It has permanent real estate on my kitchen counter, right next to my water pitcher – that’s how essential it is. A food processor is particularly transformative for a plant-based, health-conscious kitchen. It turns cashews into cheese, dates into brownies, and cauliflower into rice, for Christ’s sake. If that’s not magic, I don’t know what is!
I’m a proud owner of this Cuisinart model. It’s roomy enough for everything I make, but not so giant that it takes up too much counter space (of which, in NYC, I have very little). It’s also pretty lightweight, should you need to store it in a cabinet and pull it out as needed.
With the holidays coming up, you may find yourself asking Santa for a food processor – or gifting one to someone you love because you’re a very, very nice person. Below are 13 of my most magical vegan food processor recipes to get excited about…
Crispy Baked Falafel Patties
Falafel patties are great in pita sandwiches, on salads, and as part of a mezze platter.
Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip)
A classic Middle Eastern party snack.
Savory Mushroom Hand Pies
Pulsing mushrooms in a food processor turns them into the perfect “meaty” savory pie filling.
Mexican-ish Black Bean Dip
Homemade dips are a breeze in a food processor. This black bean number is bursts with herby freshness.
Chocolate Peanut Date Bark
An easy, no-bake chocolate treat.
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
With a Tex-Mex vibe.
The Best Vegan Pesto
Basil, cashews, miso, lemon juice, and EVOO are all you need to make the best vegan pesto in under 10 minutes.
White Bean Purée
A food processor turns regular ol’ beans into the fluffiest, most delicious puree.
Easy Cabbage Pancakes
The slicing attachment chops a head of cabbage in seconds.
Vegan Banana Ice Cream
Made with just one ingredient – frozen bananas!
Celeriac Purée
A delicious and unexpected alternative to mashed potatoes.
Lentil Patties
Made with green lentils, brown rice, and mushrooms.
Caramelized Onion Crostini
A food processor is indispensable for cashew “ricotta”, a spreadable cheese for the best vegan crostini.
Sugar-Free Date Brownies
The fudgiest, most decadent vegan brownies.
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