Bamboo Utensils

I used to use wooden spoons.  But then I had to hand-wash them because they don't play nicely with the dishwasher.

Then I used plastic spoons.  But if you set them in the wrong place near the stove, they melt.  And if they are cheap plastic, sometimes they break.

Then I found BAMBOO SPOONS!!  I love these things.  They work like wooden spoons, don't melt or break, and you can wash them in the dishwasher.  And, it turns out they make spatulas and pasta servers and all sorts of amazing things. 

*sigh* A lazy vegetarian's dream come true...

Chop, Chop!

Save prep time with scissors

Another essential piece of kitchen equipment for the Lazy Vegetarian is kitchen scissors. These should be comfortable, sturdy scissors that you use only in the kitchen. Some of my more common uses for them: slicing green onions and chopping herbs. Also useful for salad greens, broccoli niblets, and other small veggies. Not only is it quicker and easier than using a knife, but it also eliminates having to wash the cutting board afterwards!

My Most Essential Appliance

How to be lazy while seeming like an overachiever

If you want to be a Lazy Vegetarian, but eat more than frozen pizza on a regular basis, it's essential to invest in a small countertop chopper. This handy little appliance, unlike a full-blown food processor, is small enough to leave out so it's ready to go at a moment's notice, and it makes short work of common tasks like chopping veggies or making bread crumbs. My chopper has re-opened a whole range of recipes to me that I previously found too labor-intensive and/or time consuming.

I have a KitchenAid model and love it, but any should do the trick. I do strongly recommend an electrical version, though; the hand-held ones are really not that much less trouble than just using a knife.