Food Processors
Best Food Processor for Hummus (2026): Our 5 Picks Ranked
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For hummus, the Ninja Professional Plus leads these picks: its 9-cup bowl pairs a 1000-peak-watt motor with 4 Auto-iQ presets for chopping, slicing, pureeing and dough making. If you want the biggest bowl here, the Facelle offers 10 cups with a 600-watt motor and a spice grinder.
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Top picks at a glance
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Best OverallNinja Professional Plus Food Processor9.8 View on Amazon -
Largest CapacityFacelle 600W Electric Food Processor 10 Cup Large9.6 View on Amazon -
Also GreatBLACK+DECKER 8-Cup Food Processor9.5 View on Amazon -
9.4 View on Amazon -
9.2 View on Amazon
Compare the specs
Ranked on bowl capacity, wattage, speed settings, dishwasher-safe parts from each listing, plus how many buyers have rated it. A dash (—) means we could not confirm that figure from the listing.
| Pick | Bowl capacity | Wattage | Speed settings | Dishwasher-safe parts | Weight | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ninja Professional Plus Food Processor | 9 cups | 1,000 W | 3 speeds | Yes | 7.7 lb | — |
| 2. Facelle 600W Electric Food Processor 10 Cup Large | 10 cups | 600 W | 2 speeds | Yes | 8.2 lb | 1-year |
| 3. BLACK+DECKER 8-Cup Food Processor | 8 cups | 450 W | 2 speeds | Yes | — | — |
| 4. Hamilton Beach 3 Cup Electric Vegetable Chopper | 3 cups | 350 W | — | Yes | 2.1 lb | One-year |
| 5. Cuisinart 5‑Cup Chop & Shred Food Processor | 5 cups | 300 W | — | — | — | 3-year |
Ninja Professional Plus Food Processor
It pairs a 1000-peak-watt motor with 4 Auto-iQ presets and a 9-cup bowl, covering chopping, slicing, pureeing and dough making in one unit.
- Bowl capacity: 9 cups
- Wattage: 1,000 W, the most here
- Speed settings: 3 speeds
- Dishwasher-safe parts
Good for
- Cooks making large batches in a 9-cup bowl
- Buyers who want 4 one-touch presets for pureeing
Skip it if
- You need a bowl larger than 9 cups
- You want a processor under 5 lb to move room to room
It has 3 speeds and stainless steel precision blades, plus a dough blade and a reversible slicing and shredding disc. The feed chute lid and pusher come in the box, and the removable parts can go in the dishwasher. It weighs 7.7 lb and measures 7.76 inches deep, 9.88 inches wide and 16.02 inches high.
Facelle 600W Electric Food Processor 10 Cup Large
Its 10-cup bowl is the largest here, and it adds a spice grinder plus reversible slicing, julienne and french fry discs.
- Bowl capacity: 10 cups, the largest here
- Wattage: 600 W
- Speed settings: 2 speeds
- Dishwasher-safe parts
- 1-year warranty stated
Good for
- Cooks making large batches in a 10-cup bowl
- Buyers who want a grinder for herbs and spices
Skip it if
- You need a bowl larger than 10 cups
- You want a processor under 5 lb to move room to room
It has 2 speeds plus Pulse and Stop controls, and a wide feed tube. The box includes a chopping blade, a dough blade, a reversible slicing and shredding disc, a french fry disc and a spice grinder. It weighs 8.2 lb and carries a 1-year limited warranty.
BLACK+DECKER 8-Cup Food Processor
Its 8-cup bowl and stainless steel S-blade chop, shred, slice and puree with a 450-watt motor.
- Bowl capacity: 8 cups
- Wattage: 450 W
- Speed settings: 2 speeds
- Dishwasher-safe parts
Good for
- Buyers who want an 8-cup bowl for hummus and salsas
- Cooks who want a reversible shred and slice disc
Skip it if
- You need a bowl larger than 8 cups
- You want more than 2 speeds
It has 2 speeds and a stainless steel blade, plus a reversible shred and slice disc. The lid works as the locking mechanism, and the workbowl sets straight onto the base. The box includes the 8-cup work bowl, a food chute with pusher, the lid, the blade and the slicer disc.
Hamilton Beach 3 Cup Electric Vegetable Chopper
Its stack and press design chops, minces and purees in a 3-cup bowl with a 350-watt motor.
- Bowl capacity: 3 cups
- Wattage: 350 W
- Dishwasher-safe parts
- One-year warranty stated
Good for
- Cooks who want a small 3-cup chopper for everyday use
- Buyers who want a lid oil dispenser for dressings
Skip it if
- You need a bowl larger than 3 cups
- You want a motor above 350 watts
It has stainless steel blades and an oil dispenser on the lid for dressings, dips and sauces. The bowl, lid and removable blades can go in the dishwasher. It weighs 2.1 lb and carries a one-year warranty.
Cuisinart 5‑Cup Chop & Shred Food Processor
It chops, purees and shreds in a compact 5-cup bowl with a reversible disc and cord storage in the base.
- Bowl capacity: 5 cups
- Wattage: 300 W
- 3-year warranty stated
Good for
- Buyers who want a 5-cup bowl with in-bowl storage
- Cooks who want a reversible disc for fine and medium shredding
Skip it if
- You need a bowl larger than 5 cups
- You want a motor above 300 watts
It has a universal chopping blade and a reversible disc for fine and medium shredding, plus a wide-mouth feed tube. The removable parts nest in the work bowl, and cord storage sits in the base. It carries a limited 3-year warranty.
How to choose
Match bowl size to batch size
A 10-cup bowl suits large batches, while a 3-cup bowl suits a small daily batch. The picks here run from 3 cups to 10 cups: the Hamilton Beach holds 3 cups, the Cuisinart holds 5 cups, the BLACK+DECKER holds 8 cups, the Ninja holds 9 cups and the Facelle holds 10 cups. Pick a bowl that fits your usual batch.
Compare power and presets
Wattage runs from 300 watts to 1000 watts here: the Cuisinart draws 300 watts, the Hamilton Beach draws 350 watts, the BLACK+DECKER draws 450 watts, the Facelle draws 600 watts and the Ninja draws 1000 watts. Presets differ too: the Ninja has 4 Auto-iQ presets, while the Facelle and the BLACK+DECKER have 2 speeds each. For hummus, look for a puree function in the pick you choose.
Blades, discs and cleanup
Each pick uses stainless steel blades, and most add a disc: the Ninja, the Facelle and the BLACK+DECKER each include a slicing or shredding disc. The removable parts of the Ninja, the Facelle and the Hamilton Beach can go in the dishwasher.
FAQ
Which food processor is best for making hummus?
The Ninja Professional Plus leads these picks, with a 9-cup bowl, a 1000-peak-watt motor and 4 Auto-iQ presets for pureeing.
What size food processor bowl do I need for hummus?
It depends on your batch. The Hamilton Beach holds 3 cups for a small batch, the Cuisinart holds 5 cups, and the Facelle holds 10 cups for large batches.
Which picks have parts that go in the dishwasher?
The Ninja, Facelle and Hamilton Beach parts can go in the dishwasher.
What warranty comes with these food processors?
The Facelle carries a 1-year limited warranty, the Hamilton Beach carries a one-year warranty, and the Cuisinart carries a limited 3-year warranty.
