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The 10 Best Vegetarian Meal Delivery Services of 2022

By David J. Anderson

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Whether you’re a lifelong vegetarian or just curious about a plant-based approach, incorporating more plants into your diet has many benefits. Of reduce inflammation to support immunity, plants are nutrient powerhouses that provide a ton of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and more. Not to mention that a plant-based diet can have a significant positive impact on the environment. And vegetarian meal delivery services offer a way to spice things up in the kitchen and introduce home cooks to new plant-based foods and recipes. They make a great container for incorporating more vegetables into your diet and reaping the benefits of plant-based meals.

Food and nutrition experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute conducted a three-month meal delivery service study with more than 200 real-life home cooks and industry experts across the United States. We researched and reviewed over 40 services, including traditional meal kits, affordable meal delivery services, and semi-prepared and ready-to-eat meals. Using this data, ohOur dietitians have chosen the best vegetarian meal delivery services that are exclusively vegetarian or offer a robust vegetarian menu.

Our top picks:

You can read more about how we rate meal delivery services at the end of this guide. Looking for more meal delivery options? Check out our guides to the best vegan meal delivery services and the best organic meal delivery services.

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1

Best overall

purple carrot

purple carrot

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Pricing Meals range from $11 to $13.25 per serving depending on how many meals and servings you order. Prepared meals are $12.99 each.
Packaging The box is recyclable, but the liners and containers will depend on whether or not your community accepts them for recycling. Specific instructions are available at purplecarrot.com/recycle.
Availablity Delivery available in the 48 contiguous U.S. states, and select meals are even available in the frozen aisle at Target.
2

best variety

Mosaic Foods

Mosaic Foods

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Pricing Oatmeal bowls are $5.99, smoothies are $7.99, soups are $8.99, veggie bowls are $9.99, veggie crust pizzas are $11.99, and family meals cost $20 ($4.99 per serving). Free shipping for boxes of 12 and 18 items.
Packaging Everything that comes in the box is fully recyclable curbside.
Availablity Mosaic ships to most major metropolitan areas in the eastern and western United States.
3

Best soups and smoothies

Splendid Spoon

Splendid Spoon

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Pricing Packages range from $70 to $195 depending on how much food you order.
Packaging Packaging is 100% recyclable, just be sure to rinse bottles and bowls.
Availablity Shipping is available nationwide in the lower 48 states.
4

Best Frozen Meals

Vestro

Vestro

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Pricing Prices range from $11.03 to $12.82 per meal when purchased a la carte. Weight loss plans cost $178.95 for five days and $250.53 for seven days.
Packaging The packaging is 100% recyclable.
Availablity Shipping is available nationwide to all states except Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
5

Best organic

Springy

Springy

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Pricing The plans cost $109 for six meals, $199 for 12 meals, and $289 for 18 meals per week.
Packaging The boxes and containers are recyclable, and the liners are compostable, recyclable and biodegradable.
Availablity Shipping is available throughout the contiguous United States
6

Ideal for well-being

Sakara

Sakara

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Pricing The cost varies depending on the number of days you choose and starts at $25/day. Plans start as low as $129 for a week.
Packaging Boxes, liners and meal containers are 100% curbside recyclable.
Availablity Ships anywhere in the continental United States
seven

Best value

Having dinner

Having dinner

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Pricing Starting at $4.99 per serving, plus $9.99 shipping.
Packaging Most materials are recyclable, including the box and the divider.
Availablity Shipping available to most contiguous US states.
8

Ideal for flexitarians

Solar basket

Solar basket

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Pricing Meals start at $9.99, depending on the meal plan selected, with free delivery on your first order.
Packaging All packaging is reusable, recyclable or compostable. There are also many links to recycling resources available on the company’s website.
Availablity Available in most locations in the US except AK, HI, MT, ND and parts of NM.
9

Ideal for toddlers

Tiny Organics

Tiny Organics

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Pricing Toddler meals start at $4.66.
Packaging The outer box is fully recyclable and the green insulation is biodegradable.
Availablity Shipping available to all US states except Hawaii and Alaska.
ten

Ideal for babies

Yumi

Yumi

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Pricing Plans start as low as $5 per day.
Packaging Boxes, trays and jars are 100% curbside recyclable.
Availablity Shipping available within the 48 contiguous United States.

How we test meal delivery services

At the Good Housekeeping Institute, we test all types of food products and services. From healthy snacks and supplements to food subscription boxes and meal delivery, our experts are committed to bringing you the best of the best in quality, performance, flavor, nutrition and more.

In our study of meal delivery services, we recruited more than 200 home testers across the country with our in-house experts. We evaluated over 40 different meal delivery services, ranging from traditional kits with pre-measured ingredients and a follow-up recipe card to fully prepared options like you’ll see on this list. We tested the services for three months.

We made our selections based on expert ratings and feedback from testers in the areas of overall satisfaction, food quality, cost, recycling efforts, and availability. Our picks for the best vegetarian meal delivery services offer a wide variety of plant-based meals that offer additional customization for gluten-free, low-carb, and more dietary preferences. Although taste is subjective, we picked companies that scored high overall with testers.

Based on our testing, we believe the companies highlighted above deserve recognition for their performance in their categories. That said, this is a fast growing segment in the food industry and we are likely to see some exciting new entrants emerge in the near future. We are currently and constantly testing new offerings in this category to keep readers informed. If these choices don’t fit your budget, check out our favorite affordable meal delivery services. For a more comprehensive guide, check out our list of the best meal delivery services.

Why trust Good Housekeeping?

As a registered dietitian and working mom, Stefani Sassos is passionate about putting healthy meals on the table for herself and her family without having to spend a ton of time in the kitchen. Stefani and her family eat exclusively vegan at least twice a week, focusing on vegetarian meals the rest of the time. She uses vegetarian meal delivery services herself to change up the family’s normal dinner routine and learn about new plant-based foods and unique preparation methods. Stefani keeps abreast of the current meal delivery landscape and leads category testing efforts for Good Housekeeping.

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