The 6 Best Vegetarian Meal Delivery Services of 2020

Coined “America’s most popular meal kit," HelloFresh still remains the largest meal kit delivery service in the United States, and for many good reasons — one being the variety of delicious dishes, vegetarian included. Everything is completely customizable, with recipes changing frequently to ensure dinnertime doesn’t become stagnant. 

Calorie smart meals, at around 650 calories per meal, and crowd-pleasing hall of fame staples that never go away are available, too. It makes for an easy way to ensure someone else does all the legwork and calorie counting while you sit back and enjoy delightful meals. And don’t think just because it’s all veggies that meals are lackluster. Think everything from zucchini and tomato flatbreads to crispy chickpea tabbouleh bowls, and even mushroom Gemelli, to satisfy even the pickiest vegetarian.

Shake it up and add in side dishes such as mouth-watering garlic bread, to enhance and complete meals. Plus, HelloFresh now has wine club, cookbook recipes so you can recreate favorite recipes, and much more. 

Availability: HelloFresh ships nationwide (excluding Hawaii and Alaska).

Pricing: Meals start at $7.49. A no-commitment plan allows customers to skip, swap recipes and cancel at any time.

Founded by Mark Fachler and Monica Klausner, who grew up in Costa Rica, Veestro was born on the idea that a simple grab-and-go meal doesn’t have to be calorific junk food. And its lengthy a la carte menu is perfect for singles or couples seeking healthy, sustainable meals crafted from trustworthy sources (aka plants).

Mealtime will be a breeze as everything arrives ready to heat up and eat — no sorting, chopping or cooking involved. Choose a subscription in increments of 10, 20 or 30 meals and pick from an array of standout dinner items (and a few easy, breezy breakfast items too, if you wish). 

Going beyond just vegetarian, filter by dietary preferences and restrictions such as nut-free, soy-free, kosher, low-calorie, gluten-free, and even high-protein. South Indian coconut stew, country fried chick'n (with vegan chicken that will knock your socks off as a vegetarian) and Portobello steak dinner are a few delights to look forward to. For those counting calories, a weight loss plan allows a subscription of three meals a day for five days at approximately 1,200 calories. The menu is extensive and meal reviews from other customers act as a helpful tool when narrowing down items. 

Availability: Veestro ships nationwide (excluding Alaska, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii), and meals are shipped in insulated boxes.

Price: Their cheapest option, which gets you 10 standout meals for around $12 per meal, is a great deal for singles.

Want a discount on healthy, plant-based meal kits? Use code “SPRUCE” at checkout for 25% off of your next purchase from Veestro.

With a focus on the healthier side of meal delivery kits, Green Chef is where it’s at if you're seeking tried-and-true vegetarian dishes. Meals are creative and fun. Plus, the company is first to become USDA-certified organic in the category, meaning that the company selects the highest-quality ingredients from the farm to your doorstep. The company has a strict list of approved ingredients and has documentation of organic practices, so that every meal is up to par.

Two and four-person plans are available in the popular plant-powered menu, perfect for both vegetarians and vegans. Expect beautiful dishes such as arepas with baked quinoa, Jamaican jerk-spiced cauliflower, and vegan crab cakes — full of vibrancy for that perfect Instagram dinner snap. Each recipe is developed by a professional chef and 15+ recipes are available on a weekly basis.

Eco-friendly packing is also part of the plan. Ingredients arrive color-coded and match recipe cards, making it simple to execute (assembly and cooking included) a meal in under 30 minutes.

Availability: Green Chef delivers ships nationwide (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and parts of Louisiana).

Pricing: Starting at $7 per serving

Purple Carrot is a tried and trusted service and for many good reasons, one being that the company is strictly vegan and 100 percent plant-based — but don’t let the veggie-centric card fool you, as dishes are as tasty as they are healthy. They offer high-quality recipes that focus on health, animal welfare and taking care of the environment, all-in-one.

Couples and singles will enjoy the two-serving plan and it gives customers complete control over choosing meals, while the four-serving plan meals act as helpful meal dinner meal starters for an entire family. Get excited about dishes such as aubergine date curry, tofu peanut stir fry with charred green beans and midnight grains, and sweet potato and black bean tacos — which make for an awesome Taco Tuesday. Plus, with new weekly and seasonal dishes, there’s always something new to check out. 

Ingredients are delivered with exact portions measured out, plus step-by-step, foolproof instructions, making cooking fun for all. Add in breakfast and lunch meals – ready to eat in just five minutes – to make it a non-stop Purple Carrot party.

Availability: Purple Carrot delivers nationwide, excluding Hawaii and Alaska, and customers may skip deliveries and cancel at any time. 

Pricing: A two-serving plan (three recipes a week) starts at around $12 a serving; a four-serving plan (two or three recipes a week) starts at around $10 per serving. Skip deliveries or cancel at any time.

It was only a matter of time before Martha Stewart joined forces with the meal delivery kit world, and, well, Marley Spoon is just as you’d imagine: full creativity and fun, just as Martha Stewart does. There’s even a dedicated page to showcase suppliers, as the brand is a huge advocate of partnering with artisanal producers, small farms and family-operated businesses — with an end goal of bringing quality ingredients into the kitchen. 

Choose from around 22 recipes and receive pre-portioned ingredients at the doorstep. So, all you’re left with is essentially reading the recipe cards and tossing around a few ingredients in bowls or a pan, and voila — easy, crowd-pleasing meals on the table. Recipes change weekly and there are always three to four vegetarian options to scoop up such as oven-fried eggplant parm with a chopped Italian salad or a black bean and quinoa taco bowl. There are also options for picky eaters and one-pot meals if time is not on your side, plus meals that cater to dietary restrictions and preferences. Right now, there are dinner plans for two to four but check back, as the brand is currently testing breakfast and lunch items in the test kitchen. 

Availability: Marley Spoon ships to most of the contiguous United States. Upon selecting a plan, enter a zip code to confirm.

Pricing: Starting at around $6 per serving; customers can pause and cancel at any time.

All meal kits are created to simplify life, but Hungryroot tries to make life even more simple (and delicious). Deliveries are built based on diet preferences and food restrictions, making eating healthy an achievable goal. Chock full of nutrients, healthy fats, complex carbs and lots of vitamins and minerals to keep the fuel going, eating clean has never been so easy.

No shopping, no chopping, and most importantly, dishes that arrive sans artificial ingredients, refined sugar, empty calories, preservatives, trans fats or mystery items — best described by the company as “groceries that work harder.” Choose between 11 items (singles), 16 items (couples) and 21 items (families) and select items of choice, ranging from cauliflower rice to black bean brownie batter to ginger tahini Yuba noodles and beyond. Peanutty beet rice bowl, tomato tofu superfood fusilli, salmon grain bowls and much more make up a fraction of the mouthwatering recipes you’ll be able to create with each delivery. 

Consumers really love the fact that the meals are easy, but most importantly, you can customize each delivery box and mix and match to make a slew of mini-meals, eat items on their own, or put a full-on dinner on the table in just minutes. 

Availability: Hungryroot ships mostly nationwide (excluding Alaska or Hawaii), but it’s best to confirm online with your zip code. 

Pricing: Starting at $59 a week.