Food Processor 70450: 8-Cup Capacity, 300-Watt

Hamilton Beach 8 Cup Food Processor
Product Description
Whether you are cooking for two or prepping a family meal, the Hamilton Beach 8 Cup Food Processor makes it easy. This countertop time-saver is compact in size but big on features. A reversible disc and chopping blade let you prepare a wide variety of foods like hash browns, chopped nuts, coleslaw, salsa, or shredded cheese. Use the chopping/mixing blade to coarsely chop, finely mince, mix, or puree food to a smooth consistency. Slice, julienne, or shred with the reversible slicing/shredding disc. The clear food pusher has easy-to-read measurement marks for pouring liquids right through the chute. It’s simple to operate; just rotate the knob conveniently located on top of the base and the processor will run continuously. For instant on/off control, use the Pulse setting. In-bowl blade storage keeps things tidy when not in use. All removable parts are dishwasher safe, so cleanup is easy. Use this food processor to spend less time in your kitchen and make preparing meals a breeze.
Features and Benefits
• Stainless steel chopping/mixing blade & reversible slicing/shredding disc
• Disc can also be used to julienne or make matchstick-cut vegetables
• In-bowl blade storage
• BPA-free bowl
• Holds 8 cups of dry ingredients or 2 cups of liquid
• Space-saving design
• 300 Watt motor easily shreds, chops, slices, mixes, and minces
• Convenient On/Pulse dial
• Dishwasher safe bowl, lid, and blades
The kitchen helper you'll use for every meal
Mix up a quick pancake batter. Chop onions without the tears. Puree a creamy salad dressing. Slice cucumbers evenly for a perfect salad. Chill, then shred or grate your favorite cheese for a variety of dishes.
Many processing options
Between the S-blade and the reversible slicing/shredding disc, you have many choices available. Use the S-blade for chopping nuts, meat, garlic, onions, peppers, celery, herbs, bread (for crumbs), and crackers. Also, use it to mince/puree vegetables and fruits, to mix salad dressings, to puree soups or sauces, and to grate cheese. Use the slicing disc (slicing side facing UP) to slice cucumbers, apples, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, pepperoni, peppers, radishes, and firm cheeses. Use the shredding disc (shredding side facing UP) to shred cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and cheese.
Includes everything you need
This food processor comes with an 8 cup bowl, which can take care of most cooking needs. It also includes a reversible slice/shred disc and stainless-steel blade for chopping, mixing, and pureeing. In-bowl blade storage keeps things tidy when not in use. The clear food pusher has easy-to-read measurement marks for measuring and pouring liquids right through the chute, which is very convenient for making dressings and sauces.
Easy to use
The bowl and lid lock into place with a simple twist. Choose the blade or disc depending on what you are making. It’s very simple to operate; just rotate the knob conveniently located on top of the base and the processor will run continuously. For instant on/off control, use the Pulse setting.
Recipe

Hummus
Ingredients
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 green onions, white portion and half of green top
• 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained
• ¼ cup tahini
• 3 to 4 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dash cayenne
• Paprika
Directions
Using chopping/mixing blade and with processor running, drop garlic cloves and onion into food chute. Then add garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon or lime juice, olive oil, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Continue to process until smooth, scraping bowl as needed. Place into serving bowl and garnish with paprika.
Serve with pita bread and/or vegetables.
Makes about 2 cups