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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

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.
24/30
Recipe varietyRecipes per week, dietary filters (vegetarian, low-carb, gluten-free, family), repetition over two weeks.
14/20
Ease & timeActual cook time against the stated time, recipe card clarity, prep already done.
12/15
Packaging & deliveryCold-chain condition, recyclable packaging, delivery windows, skip and cancel friction.
9/10
ValuePrice per serving after the intro offer, plus shipping.
9/25
Reader 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.

Where to buy — prices checked Sep 11, 2026

Purple Carrot — $13.25

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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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