Hamilton Beach 3-Cup Electric Vegetable Chopper Mini Food Processor — 350W, Stainless-Steel Blade, Compact

The Hamilton Beach 3-Cup Electric Vegetable Chopper is a compact, 350-watt kitchen tool that quickly chops, purees and emulsifies small batches like herbs, onions, nuts and sauces.

Designed for counters with limited space, this mini food processor combines a powerful stainless-steel blade and an easy stack-and-press lid to simplify everyday prep. The three-cup capacity is sized for small meals, meal components and dips, while removable, dishwasher-safe parts and a hideaway cord keep cleanup and storage simple. It’s built to handle a wide range of ingredients—from soft cooked vegetables to tougher nuts—so you can speed through chopping, mincing and pureeing tasks without pulling out a full-size processor.

How does it make quick work of chopping and pureeing?

The unit uses a 350-watt motor paired with stainless-steel blades to deliver consistent chopping and smooth purees in short bursts. The patented stack-and-press system lets you control the texture by how long you press the lid—short presses for coarse chop, longer presses for finer results.

• 350-watt motor for reliable cutting power
• Stainless-steel blade for even chopping and pureeing
• Stack-and-press operation gives precise texture control
• Handles soft and firmer ingredients like nuts and cooked vegetables

What parts touch food and how easy is it to clean?

The bowl, lid and removable chopping blade are all dishwasher safe, keeping cleanup fast after prep. Because the motor base stays dry, you only need to rinse or load the few removable pieces into the dishwasher or wash them by hand.

• Dishwasher-safe bowl, lid and blade for simple cleanup
• Compact parts fit most dishwasher racks
• Hideaway cord reduces counter clutter while storing
• Blade is removable for safe handling and washing

What can I prepare with a 3-cup capacity?

The three-cup bowl is ideal for small-batch tasks—finishing dressings, chopping onions for a recipe, making salsa, or preparing baby food. It’s great as a side tool for everyday cooking when you don’t need a full-size processor.

• Up to 3 cups per batch for salsas, dressings, dips and purees
• Perfect for herbs, garlic, onions, nuts and cooked vegetables
• Useful for emulsifying vinaigrettes with the built-in oil dispenser
• Makes portioning and prep faster for weeknight meals

Is it safe and convenient to store and use on the counter?

Yes—safety features include a stable base and a design that doesn’t require twisting to lock; simply stack and press to operate. The hideaway cord tucks into the base to reduce countertop clutter and the compact footprint stores easily in cabinets.

• Stack-and-press assembly eliminates twist-locking steps
• Hideaway cord and small footprint for easy storage
• Stable base reduces slipping during use
• Simple one-step operation for fast prep

Who is this for: Home cooks who want a dependable, space-saving chopper for everyday tasks—people who prepare small batches, make sauces, grind nuts, or need an easy way to puree baby food. It’s also a good second appliance for households that already own a larger food processor but want a faster, simpler option for quick jobs.