Is the Cuisinart Mini Prep Plus worth it?

For small chopping jobs in a small kitchen, yes. It is fast, simple and cheap to run. If you need to slice, shred or process more than 3 cups at once, a full-size processor is a better fit.

What is the difference between Chop and Grind?

Chop runs the blade at a slower speed for coarse results like salsa or chopped herbs. Grind runs faster for nuts, hard cheese and fine textures. Both can be pulsed.

Can it chop hard cheese and nuts?

Yes. Cuisinart lists grinding hard cheese and chopping herbs among its functions, and owners report it handles Parmesan and nuts in small amounts. Cut cheese into small cubes first.

Is the bowl dishwasher-safe?

Cuisinart recommends hand washing the bowl, lid and blade to keep the plastic clear and the blade edge sharp. Check the instruction book that comes in the box.

What comes in the box?

The motor base, 3-cup bowl, lid, reversible S-blade, spatula and an instruction and recipe book.

The best new price found is $29.99 at BrandsMart USA as of November 8, 2026, across 8 stores selling it new. Mini processors often drop around Black Friday and holiday sales.