Transforming your kitchen into a plant-based haven can make your culinary journey seamless and enjoyable. At Launches Now, and as a fellow vegetarian, we believe that having the right tools is crucial for creating delicious and nourishing plant-based meals. Here, we share our top picks for essential vegan kitchen tools and appliances we can’t live without. Let’s dive in and explore these must-have items that will elevate your cooking game!
Top Vegan & Vegeterian Kitchen Tools
Excellent Chef’s Knife
A sharp chef’s knife is indispensable. Contrary to popular belief, a sharp knife is safer than a dull one. It requires less force and is less likely to slip. Invest in one high-quality chef’s knife and a serrated bread knife for all your chopping, mincing, and dicing needs. We recommend the XK1 Chef Knife by LBCultery for its dual-grip design, ergonomic comfort, and razor-sharp precision.
Quality Cutting Board
A sturdy, large cutting board is a game-changer. It provides ample space for prep work and helps protect your knife’s blade. Opt for wooden or bamboo cutting boards for durability and ease of cleaning.
Plant-Based Milk Maker & Nut Milk Bag
The Nutr Machine simplifies making plant-based milk with a three-step process and premium blades for creamier results. It’s compact, versatile, and sustainable, offering recipes for smoothies and food. While you can’t always make your own plant milk, a nut milk bag is invaluable when we do. It’s perfect for making almond or cashew milk and works well for straining celery juice.
High-Powered Blender
A high-powered blender, like a Vitamix or Blendtec, can effortlessly handle tough ingredients. It’s perfect for smoothies, nut milk, vegan cheese sauces, salad dressings, and creamy soups. We particularly love the Vitamix for its tamper feature, which helps with thick blends.
Food Processor
A food processor is ideal for making thick dips like hummus, banana soft serve, and shredded veggies for a DIY salad bar. Even budget-friendly models can be highly effective, making them a versatile addition to any kitchen. We recommend the Breville The Paradice 16 for its precision dicing and comprehensive attachments.
Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
The Instant Pot is a multifunctional device that can replace your slow and rice cooker. It cooks beans, rice, lentils, soups, and stews quickly and efficiently. We recommend the Our Place Dream Cooker for its versatile cooking modes and chic design. The GreenLife Healthy Cook Duo programmable slow cooker is another great option with its nonstick interior and large capacity.
Wide-Mouth Mason Jars
Wide-mouth mason jars are perfect for storing bulk pantry items, homemade nut milk, and leftovers. They are easy to clean and help reduce plastic waste.
Silicone Baking Mats
Silicone baking mats are great for roasting veggies without oil and baking cookies without sticking. They’re reusable and make cleanup a breeze.
Nonstick Sauté Pan
A nonstick sauté pan with tall, straight sides is excellent for making tofu scrambles, sautéing veggies, and preparing sauces without spilling.
Great Vegan Cookbooks
Vegan cookbooks are a source of inspiration. We recommend “The Friendly Vegan Cookbook” for beginners, “Chloe’s Kitchen” for its incredible recipes, and my personal favourite for incredibly easy and outrageously tasty all-plants meal, “BOSH!“.
Milk Frother
Elevate your coffee game with a milk frother. We recommend the Capresso Froth Pro Milk Frother; it heats and froths plant milk beautifully, transforming your coffee into a luxurious latte.
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Convenient Composter
Consider a Lomi Electric Kitchen Composter if you’re interested in composting but need more outdoor space. It’s compact and efficient, making composting easy and accessible.
Air Fryer
An air fryer uses hot air to cook food, creating crispy textures with minimal oil. The Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer offers 6-in-1 functionality, including air frying, roasting, baking, broiling, reheating, and dehydrating. It features odor-erasing technology, and even crisp technology for perfect results.
Electric Kettle
An electric kettle heats the water quickly, which is ideal for boiling pasta, grains, and vegetables. The Fellow Electric Clyde Kettle combines traditional aesthetics with modern functionality, featuring intuitive one-touch operation, a heat-resistant handle, and a drip-free spout.
An Indoor Garden
The Auk Smart Indoor Garden automates plant care, controlling light, water, and nutrients for indoor flora. It’s perfect for growing herbs, vegetables, and more, offering fresh produce year-round.
Tofu Press
The Tofudee Tofu Press makes draining tofu easy with an Auto IntelliSpring System and even pressure distribution. It’s versatile and dishwasher-safe, perfect for enhancing tofu texture and flavour.
These tools and appliances will enhance your vegan cooking experience, making it more enjoyable and efficient. Happy cooking!
