Kale, Chard and Herb Stripper
PSA: Kale can taste good (if you follow this step-by-step guide, that is). To help prep your greens, slide this herb stripper ($8) along the stems to effortlessly separate the leaves before washing and cutting them.
Tofu Press
Every vegetarian (and vegan) knows the struggle that is getting enough protein. And tofu, when cooked correctly, is a nutritious way to do that. Use this press ($22) to squeeze out any excess water before whipping up one of these tasty tofu dishes.
Mueller Spiralizer
Think spiralizers like this one ($24) are just for making zoodles? Think again. Here are all of the vegetables you didn’t know you can spiralize—and turn any meal into a low-carb dish filled with healthy antioxidants.
OXO 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer
There are so many ways to get your avocado fix, whether it’s smeared on toast for brunch or mashed into your favorite guacamole. All you need is this multi-purpose gadget ($10), which can split, pit and slice the good-for-you green fruit.
Vegetable Steamer Basket
One of the easiest—and healthiest—ways to prepare vegetables is by steaming them. To do that, snag this stainless steel basket ($17) which sits right in your pot, then follow these directions to steam vegetables the right way.
Hamilton Beach Juicer
Juicing is very trendy right now, and for good reason. Get a boost of antioxidants and vitamins by making a tasty beverage with this easy-to-use juice extractor ($55). Psst: Did you know that you can press your own juice without a juicer, too?
Rocking Vegetable Chopper
Make one of these vegetarian salads in half the time with this chef-approved chopper ($7). Simply place the leafy greens and veggies of your choosing on a cutting board, then rock the blade side-to-side to easily chop it all up.
Ninja Food Chopper Express Chop
The only thing standing between you and these healthy vegetarian recipes? Hours of painstakingly dicing and slicing your veggies by hand—until now, thanks to this chopper from Ninja ($20). You can mince, chop and even blend with the press of a button.
Vegetable Peeler
There are some fruits and veggies that you shouldn’t peel—but there are also some that you should. For those, you’ll want this best-selling peeler ($10) which has super sharp stainless steel blades and also doubles as a julienne tool for shredding.
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Amanda Tarlton