Food processor vs Mini blender

[RainbowBrite57 153]

For the puréed food stage did y’all use a food processor or a blender? I have a mini blender with a 20 oz cup that I was thinking would work but I’m second-guessing myself now. Thanks!

[BigSue 1,320]

I have both. I have mainly been using my food processor for the pureed stage. First of all, you shouldn't puree hot foods in the mini blender because steam pressure can build up and be dangerous. Secondly, a blender is better for liquids, and I don't think it would work too well for, say, refried Beans or cauliflower because they're not liquid enough. If you put refried beans in the blender cup and then turn it upside down to blend, the beans would be stuck at the bottom of the cup, away from the blade, and not get pureed.

A lot of people recommend an immersion blender, and I've thought about getting one, but I don't think I'd use it enough to make it worthwhile.

[RainbowBrite57 153]

Thanks so much! I didn’t even think about the hot food. I just bought a food processor. 😀

[catwoman7 10,845]

I have both but I've always used my blender more - but it's probably due more to convenience. My blender is always on my counter because i use it several times a week, whereas i rarely use my food processor and have to haul it out of the cupboard along with the bowls and blades. It's easier for me to just dump things in the blender (although there are times when I really do have to use the food processor instead)

[summerset 5,261]

13 minutes ago, catwoman7 said:

My blender is always on my counter because i use it several times a week, whereas i rarely use my food processor and have to haul it out of the cupboard along with the bowls and blades.

Ah yes, exactly this. 🙄😂

ETA: for the same reason my nicer dicer and juicer are mostly sitting in the cupboard.

Edited August 2, 2020 by summerset

[RainbowBrite57 153]

I purchased a little 3 cup food processor so I’m hoping I’ll have the counter space for it, at least through the purée stage. I think I’m going to be using my mini blender a ton! I actually bought the 3 year protection plan for the blender since it’ll be used so much, ha!