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The Best Vegetarian & Plant-Based Meal Kits

The strongest meat-free meal kits and prepared-meal services, ranked on menu depth, nutrition, taste, and value.

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

We compared the best vegetarian and fully plant-based meal delivery services — Purple Carrot, Green Chef, Sunbasket, Mosaic Foods, and Splendid Spoon — on how deep their meat-free menus run, how well they handle plant protein and nutrition, taste, and value. Some are cook-from-scratch kits while others ship prepared meals, so we note the format for each. Affiliate links may earn us a commission, but they never change the ranking or the scores.

  1. 1

    Purple Carrot

    Our pick

    The dedicated 100% plant-based kit with the deepest vegan menu of any major service.

    8.6
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Entire menu is 100% plant-based, so there is no filtering around meat dishes
    • + Covers dinners, prepared meals, breakfasts, and lunches for full-day eating
    • + Creative globally inspired recipes go well beyond pasta-and-salad defaults

    Cons

    • − Per-serving price sits above the mainstream omnivore kits
    • − Weekly dinner menu is smaller than the biggest general-purpose services
    • − Plant proteins lean on tofu, beans, and grains, which won't suit everyone
    From $11.99
    Visit Purple Carrot
  2. 2

    Green Chef Vegetarian

    A certified-organic kit with strong, clearly labeled vegetarian and vegan plans.

    7.9
    / 10

    Pros

    • + USDA-certified organic produce across the vegetarian menu
    • + Dedicated vegetarian plan makes meat-free selection effortless
    • + Pre-made sauces and dressings cut prep while keeping meals fresh

    Cons

    • − Vegetarian rather than strictly vegan, so some dishes include dairy or eggs
    • − Among the priciest per-serving options in this roundup
    • − Fewer weekly veggie recipes than the fully plant-based specialists
    From $11.99
    Visit Green Chef Vegetarian
  3. 3

    Sunbasket Vegetarian

    An organic-forward kit with a solid vegetarian lane and clean-ingredient standards.

    7.6
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Organic produce and clean-label sourcing standards throughout
    • + Vegetarian recipes sit alongside prepared meals for flexible effort levels
    • + Globally influenced flavors keep the meat-free menu interesting

    Cons

    • − Higher per-serving cost plus shipping raises the real price
    • − Dedicated vegetarian menu is narrower than plant-only specialists
    • − Delivery coverage is thinner in some parts of the country
    From $11.49
    Visit Sunbasket Vegetarian
  4. 4

    Mosaic Foods

    Best value

    Frozen, fully plant-based prepared meals that reheat in minutes for zero-cook nights.

    7.5
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Fully plant-based prepared meals need only a few minutes to reheat
    • + Lower per-serving price than most fresh plant-based kits
    • + Frozen format means no weekly deadline to cook before ingredients spoil

    Cons

    • − Prepared and frozen, so it isn't a cook-from-scratch experience
    • − Requires meaningful freezer space for a full week of meals
    • − Portion sizes suit lighter appetites for some of the single bowls
    From $6.99
    Visit Mosaic Foods
  5. 5

    Splendid Spoon

    Ready-to-eat plant-based smoothies, soups, and grain bowls for grab-and-go eating.

    7.0
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Everything is plant-based and ready to eat with minimal or no prep
    • + Smoothies, soups, and bowls suit quick breakfasts and light lunches
    • + Consistent portioning makes calorie and routine planning simple

    Cons

    • − Lighter meals work better as replacements than as filling dinners
    • − Per-serving price is high relative to the modest portion sizes
    • − Limited hot, hearty dinner options compared with cook-from-scratch kits
    From $9.99
    Visit Splendid Spoon

Side-by-side

The Best Vegetarian & Plant-Based Meal Kits — score by criterion for each product.
Product Plant-Based Menu Depth Protein & Nutrition Taste & Ingredient Quality Value & Convenience Overall
Purple Carrot 9.4 8.3 8.2 7.4 8.6
Green Chef Vegetarian 7.6 8.1 8.4 7.0 7.9
Sunbasket Vegetarian 7.2 7.8 8.3 6.8 7.6
Mosaic Foods 7.4 7.2 7.5 8.6 7.5
Splendid Spoon 6.8 6.6 7.4 7.8 7.0
How we scored this

Each service is scored 0–10 on four weighted criteria: plant-based menu depth (weight 3), protein and nutrition (weight 2), taste and ingredient quality (weight 2), and value and convenience (weight 1). Rankings reflect editorial judgement based on those weighted scores and are independent of any affiliate payouts. Prices and menus change, so figures are starting per-serving rates as checked and may differ at checkout.