Easy Vegan Meals with Purple Carrot (2025 Review)

I talk to so many people who have the desire to eat more plants – or even to go fully plant-based – but feel they don’t have the time or energy to make the shift; and I’m here to share a simple, affordable life hack for getting easy vegan meals on the table. Enter: Purple Carrot.

I first tried Purple Carrot a few years ago when they first came to market, and was super impressed by the taste and quality of their meal kits. Fast forward several years, and they’ve continued to up their game – adding prepared meals and groceries to their offering, as well – and have truly become a one-stop shop for anyone looking to incorporate more delicious, plant-based foods into their diet.

What I also love about Purple Carrot is that they have something for everyone.

If you’re working with certain dietary restrictions or preferences, they have meals catered to:

• High protein
• High fiber
• Gluten-free
• Low-sodium
• Weight management

And even if you don’t have super specific preferences, they offer:

• Meal kits that get you a homemade dinner in 20-30 minutes without grocery shopping or meal prep
• Ready-to-eat meals to get you through busy work weeks (or when you just don’t want to cook)
• Healthy plant-based groceries and snacks delivered straight to your door

So – for anyone looking to optimize their grocery shopping, meal planning, and overall approach to healthy cooking and eating, Purple Carrot has your back (and stomach).

Another added benefit of Purple Carrot that I don’t think is talked about enough: their meal kits can also teach you how to make easy vegan meals for those that are trying to reduce the barrier to entry around eating plant-based. Because Purple Carrot has such an abundance of meal kits, every box you receive presents an opportunity to learn a recipe that you could also easily recreate on your own, or can inspire you to make new iterations of your favorite foods.

And, right now you can get $100 + free shipping off the first 4 boxes ($25 off and free shipping on each box) with code VEGANANJ. 

My Week of Easy Vegan Meals with Purple Carrot

I had the chance to try out some of their latest meal kits (and a couple of ready-to-eat meals) on their menu and wanted to give readers an updated Purple Carrot review so you can get a glimpse into the food they have on offer.

My delivery included:

Three meal kits

All of these meal kits were ready within 20-30 minutes, with very minimal prep.

Roasted Sweet Potato and Lentil Bowls with a Chipotle Crema and Citrus Salad

This one was my favorite – so delicious, satiating, and easy. I’ve already re-made it one week later because it was that good!

Kung Pao Cauliflower with Cucumber Salad and Quinoa-Speckled Rice

This was also really tasty and a fun one to make – I love an Asian bowl and Purple Carrot always has a ton of these types of meals on rotation.

Hearty Tomato and Rice Soup with Tofu Nuggets

Such a creative idea to make croutons out of tofu -I’ll definitely be using that trick again. This soup was super tasty and wholesome, and I loved the vegan parmesan and fresh parsley that came with it.

One ready-to-eat meal (lunch or dinner)

Spicy KFC Fried Rice

This one was pretty good, but I am super picky with faux meats and the mouthfeel of this one wasn’t my favorite. That said, I shared this with a friend and he liked it a lot – so it may have just been a me thing! But I loved the convenience of popping this into the microwave on an evening where I was completely wiped out after work.

Two ready-to-eat breakfasts

Overnight oats with almonds and blueberries

I loved having a couple of these on hand for call-heavy mornings where I was eating at my desk (do as I say, not as I do)! I’m a big oatmeal fan and theirs was quite yummy and filling.

There you have it – a week of easy vegan meals with Purple Carrot.

I hope this article gave you a good sense of the Purple Carrot experience. I really recommend it for anyone looking to optimize their weekday meals, learn new plant-based recipes, have a broader variety of plants in their diet, or dip their toes into a vegan diet.

After trying Purple Carrot’s offering a few times now, I wholeheartedly recommend them. They’re also super affordable, and even more so right now when you can get $100 off your first 4 boxes ($25 off and free shipping on each box) with code VEGANANJ. I also included Purple Carrot in my sustainable holiday gift guide this year because they make for such a thoughtful gift for the busy people in your life, or for those that are curious about plant-based eating it’s a great entry point.

If you have any other questions about Purple Carrot, please drop me a line in the comments section below!

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