Creating a minimalist kitchen by only getting kitchen gadgets you’ll need and use. If you’re creating a new recipe and it calls for something you don’t have, don’t go out and buy that gadget – you’ll likely never use it again after that recipe and it’ll just clutter your draw and waste your money.
Today, we are going to show you 20 kitchen gadgets every minimalist kitchen needs and will actually use. These gadgets are things we use in our kitchen daily, and they are gadgets we can’t live or cook without.
Here are 20 minimalist kitchen essentials every minimalist needs:
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1. Quality knives
Every kitchen needs a good kitchen knife so you can use it to cut anything you need. The minimalist way to do things is to only purchase one or two knives, instead of a whole set. Since you are only buying one or two items, you can splurge a little bit more and buy high-quality knives that will last you a lifetime.
Our Top Pick:
EUNA Chef Knife Set, 5 Pieces Ultra Sharp Kitchen Knife Set High Carbon Stainless Steel Cooking Knives Set with PP Ergonomic Handle, Sheaths and Gift Box (Grey) (Kitchen)
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2. Rubber spatula
Gone are the days of owning 10 different types of spatulas. As minimalists ourselves, we own two rubber spatulas and that’s it. A rubber spatula is the best option because you can use it on literally everything… like literally everything. Eggs, meat, pasta, anything you want.
Our Top Pick:
More Cuisine Essentials – 3 DAY Dec. SALE, Original Eco-Friendly 3 Piece Silicone Spatula Set – Ergonomically Designed Handles w/Steel Core (Kitchen)
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3. One pair of tongs
Tongs come in handy more often than you would think. But it’s not necessary to own more than one pair. Get yourself a good, high-quality pair of tongs that you can use in so many ways.
Our Top Pick:
2 Pieces 9.5″ Bamboo Tongs Bamboo Toaster Tongs Natural Bamboo Kitchen Tongs Eco-Friendly Bamboo Tea Tongs Bamboo Snack Tongs for Toast Bread Fruits Pickles (Kitchen)
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4. Good scissors
We don’t know about you, but we use scissors in our kitchen almost every day. We use them to open
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5. One colander
Everyone uses a colander at some point in their cooking career. But if you live a minimalist life, you only need a small, compact one. We recommend getting a rubber one that you can squish into a small space.
EKOBO Bamboo Small Multi-purpose Bowl & Colander Set, BIOBU Eco-material, Black (Kitchen)
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6. One set of pots and pans
When you live a minimalist lifestyle, you can spend more money on things because you are only buying one of each thing – the same goes for your pots and pans. Don’t feel bad about buying high-quality pots and pans since it’s the only set you’ll have. Pots and pans are the most commonly used kitchen essentials that everyone needs in their kitchen.
Our Top Pick:
EPPMO Nonstick 12 Pieces Cookware Set, Copper Pots and Pans with Stay Cool Silicone Handle, Dishwasher Safe & Induction Compatible (Kitchen)
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7. Large cutting board
Having more than one cutting board is so unnecessary. Invest in one single cutting block that’s sturdy and durable and won’t break on you early on.
Our Top Pick:
Large Bamboo Cutting Board for Kitchen – Natural Condensed Bamboo Chopping Board is Cleaner and Prolongs Knife Life | Chop Hot and Cold Foods- Won’t Warp Splinter or Crack | 18” x 12”
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8. Can opener
Everyone needs a can opener – you may not eat many things that come in cans, but you’ll always need a can opener at some point in your life.
Our Top Pick:
OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener, Black (Kitchen)
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9. Dishtowels
Save yourself money on paper towels and use dish towels to clean up spills or dry off dishes. When it comes to dish towels, quality is pretty important. If you are replacing paper towels with dish towels, you’ll want to get super absorbent dish towels like microfiber.
10. Serving dish
Although you live a minimalist lifestyle and you probably don’t have guests over too often, you’ll still want to invest in some serving dishes. If you ever get invited to a party or gathering and you’re asked to bring a plate, you’ll want to make sure you have a serving dish to bring your
Our Top Pick:
Double Dish Serving Bowl For Pistachios, Peanuts, Edamame, Cherries, Nuts, Eco-Friendly Wheat Straw Biodegradable, with Three Grid Shell Storage, Blue
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11. A Whisk
We use our whisk a lot more than we thought we did. You can use a whisk for so many different things, and it’s a kitchen essential for minimalist kitchens – you only need one!
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12. Glass tuber ware
Tuber ware can be one of the most annoying things to have in your kitchen. It can be hard to clean and hard to store. That’s why we think glass tuber ware is a minimalist kitchen essential. It’s easier to store, easier to clean and it just looks more aesthetically pleasing.
FineDine 24 Piece Glass Storage Containers with Lids – Leak Proof, Dishwasher Safe Glass Food Storage Containers for Meal Prep or Leftovers, Gray (Tools & Home Improvement)
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13. Hand mixer
No matter how much or little you bake, a hand mixer is a minimalist kitchen essential. If you have it on hand, you’re more likely to use it. Hand mixers come in handy more than you would think, and we think every minimalist kitchen needs one.
Our Top Pick:
I00000 Hand Mixer Electric, 5-Speed Kitchen Handheld Mixers with Turbo, Easy Eject Button, 400W Silver Hand Mixer with 6 Stainless Steel Attachments(Beaters, Whisk and Dough Hooks)
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14. Baking sheets
Whether you’re using baking sheets for baking, cooking, or marinating, baking sheets are a must-have for any minimalist kitchens. They are super easy to store since they are flat, and they typically come in sets to make your life even easier.
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15. One extra large pot
Most pot sets don’t come with an extra-large pot, but we think it’s a minimalist kitchen essential you need. You never know when you’re going to need an extra-large pot, so why not get one for yourself so you have it when you need it?
Our Top Pick:
6 Quart Stock pot with Lid – HEIHOX Chef’s Classic Stainless Steel Induction Base Sauce Pan Cooking Cookware, Silver Soup Pot, Multipurpose Use for Kitchen Restaurant, Dishwasher Safe (Kitchen)
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16. Measuring cups
This is an obvious minimalist kitchen essential, but every kitchen needs a set of measuring cups. We use our measuring cups almost every day for every meal we bake or cook. You can get sets of measuring cups anywhere, and the best part is that they don’t have to be expensive ones.
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17. Cheese grater
Who doesn’t love cheese on (almost) all their meals? You can get yourself a small cheese grater that will come in handy all the time. A cheese grater is a minimalist kitchen essential for all the minimalists out there – more cheese, please!
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18. Zester
Believe it or not, we use a zester a lot more than we would like to admit. You can get a super small zester because when you’re zesting a lemon or lime, you only needed the tiniest amount to get maximum flavor.
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19. Basting brush
We use our basting brush SO much! We use it to add garlic pesto to the crust of our pizza, to season our meats, and to add dressing onto something so we don’t have to get our hands dirty. These are small gadgets that are easy to store, and a minimalist kitchen essential!
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20. Utensils
We saved the best for last – when it comes to utensils, we all know we need them. But if you live a minimalist lifestyle, you don’t need more than one set of utensils. You’ll be fine with just one… okay maybe two sets!
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Final Notes
There you have it – the 20 minimalist kitchen essentials we can’t live or cook without. These kitchen essentials are things we use daily, and if we didn’t have them, our cooking game wouldn’t be what it is!