These Are the 10 Best Vegan Meal Delivery Services for Every Cooking Style

Trifecta offers prepackaged and preportioned meals containing at least some organic ingredients, tailored to whichever meal plan you choose (such as clean, keto, or plant-based). The meals are prepared with fresh ingredients, with no preservatives, then “deep chilled” (or flash frozen) as soon as they’re cool, to preserve nutrients. This gives Trifecta an edge when it comes to helping you eat flavorful but also nutritious and convenient foods. “With more than 50 meals to choose from (including breakfast options), Trifecta also has one of the largest menus,” says Brittany Scanniello, RDN, owner of Eat Simply Nutrition in Lafayette, Colorado, who tested Trifecta for Everyday Health.

Although some of the more delicate foods, like veggies, inevitably ended up a little smushed or wilted because of the prepackaged nature of the meals, we were pleasantly surprised that they all tasted great (despite not looking much like the photos on the website). Overall, the ordering and payment processes were simple, the meals were fresh and tasty, and the foods were delivered neatly, without any packaging issues.

If you’ve ever noticed that the organic food section at the grocery store has fewer selections than the nonorganic section, you’ll appreciate the wide variety of all-organic foods Sakara has to offer. We were impressed by the sheer uniqueness of the flavor profiles and even the colors included here, with ingredients like pomegranate seeds, garam masala, root fries, and prickly pears. “Dinner was my favorite: Clarity Curry Soup served with naan,” says Caitlin Beale, RDN, owner of Caitlin Beale Wellness in San Francisco, who tested Sakara for Everyday Health. “With a blend of Indian flavors, the soup was creamy and included chunks of kabocha squash, lentils, spinach, crushed tomatoes, and aromatic spices. The naan, made with high-fiber psyllium seed husk, was perfect for dipping.”

Surprisingly, many of the meals we received looked fairly similar to the photos on the website, and we honestly liked everything we tried. The meals contained lots of fiber, whole foods, and, of course, plant-based ingredients. However, we didn’t like that the meals came with no nutritional information, and since they’re single servings with no customization options, they can really only work for one person. But if a variety of organic ingredients is important to you, Sakara won’t disappoint — though the meals are more expensive than other similar services with nonorganic ingredients. “For those who can afford it, Sakara might be a great way to jump-start a healthy lifestyle or maintain a busy schedule,” Beale says.

The concept behind CookUnity is that the meals are made by a collective of professional chefs with diverse backgrounds and cooking styles. But we like it for its overall affordability: The more meals you order, the lower your cost per meal. For example, if you order the maximum number of meals per week (16), each one costs $11.09, compared to a per-meal cost of $14.23 if you only order four meals per week. “Compared with similar meal services, CookUnity is competitively priced, making it a good option for someone looking for affordable prepared meals,” says Mary Sauer, who is based in Kansas City, Missouri, and tested CookUnity for Everyday Health.

CookUnity offers a variety of cuisines, such as Asian, Mexican, Italian, and American. The portion sizes are ample, so you won’t have to supplement with extra foods at an additional cost, which contributes to CookUnity’s overall value. “My favorite meals included the Sesame Salmon, which had steamed bok choy on the side, and the Beef Birria Quesadillas, which had a great cinnamon flavor and delicious, melty cheese,” says Sauer. “I also liked the Mission-Style Chicken Burrito, which my kids and I split — we even had a friendly argument over who would get the last bite.”

Many vegan meal delivery services cater to individuals (or, at most, couples), but Green Chef meals can accommodate up to six people. Its flexible ordering process, which includes options for swapping out meals and skipping weeks, means it’s even more convenient to feed a crowd. The fact that the meals are ready to cook (versus fully prepared) also allows you to customize the meals for picky eaters. “Green Chef’s menu is one of the largest I’ve come across, with over 40 meal kits that rotate every week,” says Tori Martinet, RD, owner of Tori’s Table in Bloomington, Indiana, who tested Green Chef for Everyday Health.

We liked the variety of meal styles, the comprehensive nutritional information, and the easy-to-follow recipe cards for each meal. We also appreciated how easy it is to recreate the meals in ways that are similar to the promotional photos: Not only did they look great after cooking — they were also clearly well portioned. We didn’t need a lot of our own pantry ingredients or cooking supplies, and the meals came together the way we expected them to. “In terms of cooking time and texture, nearly every dish was spot on. Besides the slightly dry chicken in one meal, the meats were juicy, the vegetables were snappy, and each meal was filling and satisfying,” says Martinet.

Most of the meals we tried were flavorful and filling, and for the most part the shipping and delivery of the meals met our expectations. We did have some issues with the quality of the ingredients though. Sometimes organic ingredients were swapped for nonorganic ones with no advanced notice, the produce was not always fresh and crisp (and, in one case, was actually moldy), and some of the produce selections weren’t especially ripe. In other words, the produce was underwhelming — but that was our only major criticism of Green Chef.

Martinet says Green Chef may be more approachable for a wider audience, including those cooking for kids or families with varied tastes.

With its ready-to-cook ingredient boxes, Hungryroot is similar to Green Chef, but it gets our top pick for quickest preparation because the ingredients come pre-chopped. Basically, it saves you a little bit of extra time, allowing you to literally open your ingredients and get cooking without any steps in between. “All the recipes for the meals I received were easy to make, and the instructions were easy to follow,” says Ashley Brafman, RD, who tested Hungryroot for Everyday Health. “On average, the meals took 12 to 15 minutes to make.”

We appreciated the easy prep, along with how close our meals looked to their photos once prepared and how large the portions were. “The portions for the mixed dishes like the chicken pasta and the stir-fry were even more generous, leaving us full and with food left over,” says Brafman. It’s worth noting that you’ll need to have some ingredients on hand: Hungryroot sends sauces, but not spices or cooking oil. “Every recipe I received came with large servings of fresh produce. The fruits and vegetables were fresh and of high quality,” adds Brafman.

You may also need additional kitchen items, such as a blender or air fryer, but the Hungryroot intake quiz asks if you have those items so it can customize your recommendations. This service is probably best for home cooks looking for a convenient way to quickly prepare meals, but who are also comfortable modifying and experimenting with existing recipes.

Frozen meals get a bad reputation, but the offerings from Mosaic Foods aren’t your typical freezer fare. We loved how delicious and healthy the meals were, which included some entrées in family-sized portions. “I wish I had tried more family meals, because my toddlers, who are typically picky eaters, ate the Veggie Pot Pie with little fuss,” says Riley Blanton, LMFT, who is based in Wichita, Kansas, and tested Mosaic Foods for Everyday Health. The meals were easy to heat up and retained a lot of flavor, despite being frozen.

There are a good number of vegan options that offer a lot of variety, including Indian “butter” tofu, meatless pasta “bolognese,” and Thai peanut stir-fry. “Overall, I was genuinely impressed by Mosaic Foods’ flavor profiles,” says Blanton. “It surprised me that frozen meals could still include these levels of flavor. Having the ability to try different cuisines without buying unique ingredients at the grocery store or visiting a local restaurant was exciting as well.”

The registered dietitians Blanton consulted say that Mosaic Foods’ meals can be part of a healthy diet, as long as they’re not all you rely on to get all your nutrition. You’ll want to vary your diet with some homemade meals, as well as additional fruits and veggies.

The shipping experience wasn’t foolproof: The dry ice included with our shipment evaporated, and one outer meal box was soggy and falling apart, but the food itself was still frozen and okay to eat. Mosaic Foods’ meals are competitively priced, but it’s worth noting that it does have a minimum number required for ordering (six), so it’s not as flexible as some other plans.

When you’re following a vegan diet, you’ve already narrowed your ingredient possibilities down quite a bit, so the last thing you want is a meal delivery service with entrées that all taste the same and get boring quickly. Sunbasket certainly avoids that trap, and it’s our pick for best cuisine variety — not only for the types of meals you can receive (ready-to-cook meal kits, fresh and frozen prepared meals) but also for the types of cuisines you can choose from.

“I was looking forward to every one of the meals and honestly had a hard time choosing because everything sounded so nice,” says Martinet. Beale agrees, adding, “I love Sunbasket for its variety, fresh organic ingredients, and easy, delicious recipes. The portions are filling and support weight loss with high-fiber and protein-rich options.”

The meals are inspired by many different cultures, such as Asian, Latin, and Mediterranean. We also appreciate the carbohydrate variety, which includes lots of different grains (like quinoa, couscous, and rice), along with plenty of different noodle dishes. Plus, there’s more customization than usual with Sunbasket: If you like a meal that happens to include a meat-based protein, you can usually swap it for a plant-based protein, giving you even more variety across the meals.

The portion sizes of the meals we tried were appropriate, and we didn’t have any issues following the recipes, prepping, or reheating our food. We did think the meals could use a bit more flavor though, since we found ourselves jazzing them up a little with extra spices or splashes of lime. Also, depending on the specific meal, some of the options are pretty high in sodium, so you may need to pay extra attention to the nutrition information.

All meal delivery services are convenient because they eliminate the need to leave your house, but the number of add-on items Purple Carrot offers almost makes you feel like you’d never even need to grocery shop. Best of all, everything it offers is 100 percent vegan, so you don’t need to double-check ingredient labels. There are refrigerated meatless burgers, yummy desserts, blended juices, cereals and other breakfast items, and snacks like crackers, chips, and hummus.

The meals are all completely vegan, and while not all are gluten- or allergen-free, you can check the labels online ahead of time, where the top eight allergens are listed, explains Beale.

“I love Greek food and anything with tzatziki, so I was excited about the Tzatziki Rice Bowl With Zucchini Salad,” Beale says. “I wasn’t sure about the zucchini salad because sometimes zucchini noodles can hold a lot of water and make things soggy, but this turned out delicious.” All of the meals we tried were tasty, filling, and packed with veggies, whether they were ready to eat or needed to be cooked.

The ready-to-cook meals are simple to prepare, though some do contain a lot of carbs, which could be an issue for people following certain diets. “I tried the Thai Peanut Fried Rice With Super Greens. I liked that I could see the vegetables ─ broccoli, kale, edamame, corn, carrots, and mushrooms. It had spice (from red chili flakes), but not too much,” adds Beale. While we appreciated the careful packaging, we were discouraged to see every single ingredient wrapped separately in plastic.

One of the most well-known picks on our list is HelloFresh, which isn’t surprising considering its variety and versatility. But it also stands out to us as being a solid choice for couples. While a lot of meal delivery services offer individual meals, making it difficult to scale up to feed yourself and a partner, we found HelloFresh’s portion sizes to be more than large enough to serve two people. “Portions were definitely on the generous side, with some being literally double the servings,” says Martinet.

The shipping, delivery, and unpacking process is simple, and there was zero trouble prepping and cooking meals following HelloFresh’s recipes. Martinet says she didn’t have to contribute much in the way of pantry ingredients or have any special cooking skills, and most of her meals only required 20 minutes of prep time before hitting the table or going into the oven to finish baking.

Though many of the vegan options — including meals like Sweet Potato Chili, Maple Carrot Couscous Bowls, and Za’atar-Spiced Chickpea Stew — are more likely to be healthful than some other options, it’s definitely important to pay attention to the nutrition information of the meals you choose if you have any particular health goals. The meals were tasty, but not necessarily created with healthy nutrition in mind, and they often contained a lot of sodium.

“The menu is enormous, with about 50 different options each week, plus some proteins can be swapped or customized to create additional variety,” Martinet says. She notes that some of the vegetables didn’t last very long after delivery, so you might want to think carefully about how many meals to order at one time to be sure you can use them ASAP.

Flexitarians draw mainly from vegan and vegetarian diets, focusing heavily on plant-based foods, but sometimes add lean meats and fish or even eggs and dairy. With an affordable and varied selection of meals (more than 100 per week), Dinnerly is a great choice for flexitarians who like to change up their diet from day to day. “I was impressed with the variety available through Dinnerly,” says Ashley Ziegler, who tested Dinnerly for Everyday Health. “Most meals included a vegetable, some form of protein, and a grain, though not always whole grains.”

We tried several ready-to-cook meals from Dinnerly, although the brand also offers fresh prepared meals. The prep method involves “five simple steps,” and honestly, this was a huge plus for us. We were cooking for a family, and we appreciated that no special tools or skills were needed, and we could get dinner prepped in just a few minutes. The food was reasonably tasty and the portions were decent, although they may not be enough to feed a family of four with big appetites, unless there are side dishes. Ziegler says that she chose meals that could be ready in less than 30 minutes. The timing was accurate and her meals came out looking like the recipe card photos.

Dinnerly has no shortage of choices: Flexitarians can choose a couple of meals with seafood or lean protein, then a few vegan or vegetarian dishes, like curried red lentil soup or honey-chipotle tofu tacos, without needing to order from an entirely different service. Although all of our ingredients were fresh, we thought they could have been packaged a bit better — everything was thrown together in the box without much organization, and there was a lot of excess plastic used to wrap the food.