6.8
Tested Aug 19, 2026 by Team RankingRight
Purple Carrot (2 people, 3 meals) review 2026
The all-plant-based kit: inventive vegan dinners, breakfasts and lunches, and prepared meals too
PriceFrom $13.25 · checked Sep 11, 2026
Per serving13.25 $
Blind taste7.7 /10
Ranked#3 in Best Prepared Meal Delivery (No Cooking)
Is the Purple Carrot Worth It?
Best vegan meal kit. Purple Carrot cooks plants better than the veggie plans of the mixed services, and it is the box we would send a vegan household. Everyone else pays a premium for a smaller menu.
Purple Carrot Pros & Cons
Pros
- Entirely plant-based menu that never felt like a substitute
- Breakfasts, lunches and prepared meals
- Strong taste scores from our omnivore taster
- Compostable insulation
Cons
- Most expensive per serving here
- Smallest menu
- Some recipes needed pantry items
Purple Carrot at a Glance
6.8
Editor Score
Food quality & tasteProduce and protein condition on arrival, portion accuracy, and blind taste scores across six meals.
24/30Recipe varietyRecipes per week, dietary filters (vegetarian, low-carb, gluten-free, family), repetition over two weeks.
14/20Ease & timeActual cook time against the stated time, recipe card clarity, prep already done.
12/15Packaging & deliveryCold-chain condition, recyclable packaging, delivery windows, skip and cancel friction.
9/10ValuePrice per serving after the intro offer, plus shipping.
9/25Reader ratingNo reader ratings yet — not part of the score
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Rubric v1: Food quality & taste 30 · Recipe variety 20 · Ease & time 15 · Packaging & delivery 10 · Value 25. Score = Σ ÷ 10, locked Sep 11, 2026. How we rank.
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Purple Carrot specifications
TypeMeal kit + prepared
Per serving (regular)13.25 USD
Shipping10 USD
Recipes per week20+
Typical cook time25–40 min
Vegetarian menuYes (100% plant-based)
OrganicSome
Diet plansHigh-protein, Gluten-free, Quick & Easy, Chef's Choice
Minimum order2 servings × 3 meals
Why it scored 6.8
Purple Carrot cooks plants better than the veggie plans of the mixed services, and it is the box we would send a vegan household. Everyone else pays a premium for a smaller menu.
Where it loses
Value and variety.
Still the right pick for
Vegan and plant-forward households.
Purple Carrot6.8 · $13.25
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