Purple Carrot Review

Purple Carrot meal delivery service focuses on providing its customers with tasty, nutritious, and super satisfying plant-based meals. With Purple Carrot, you have the option of choosing between pre-portioned meal kits that are quick and easy to prepare and fresh, prepared meals that are ready to eat in less than 5 minutes.

MEAL KITS





How does Purple Carrot meal delivery work?

Purple Carrot is committed to promoting plant-based living through its meal delivery service. Once you choose the types of meals you are interested in from the flexible weekly menu, you can select the number of servings per meal and meals per week. Once your meals are locked in, you can expect your weekly meal delivery on either Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday anytime between 9 am and 9 pm. All Purple Carrot meals arrive in insulated boxes with non-toxic ice packs to ensure optimal freshness.

Does Purple Carrot offer one-time purchases and subscriptions?

Once you sign up for the Purple Carrot subscription, you can select your plan, and receive automatic weekly deliveries right at your doorstep. There is no membership fee and you can skip deliveries as well as cancel your subscription at any time. 

What's in the Purple Carrot box?

All Purple Carrot meals are delivered in insulated boxes with ice packs to ensure your food is fresh upon arrival. Each meal kit box includes pre-portioned, labeled ingredients along with a weekly recipe booklet. Boxes with prepared meals contain food in microwave-safe trays that are ready to eat in under five minutes.

PREPARATION





How easy are Purple Carrot meals to prepare?

Purple Carrot delivers pre-portioned meal kits for a quick and simple cooking experience. Purple Carrot also offers prepared meals that require no preparation and are ready to be heated and enjoyed. Sample meals include Tahini Bulgur Bowls, West African Peanut Stew, Loaded Greek Flatbreads, Cucumber Bagel Sandwiches, Dutch Apple Pie Overnight Oats, and more. 

Does Purple Carrot offer a premade meal option?

Purple Carrot offers fresh, pre-prepared meal options that are ready to eat. These premade meals come in microwave-safe trays and need to be heated for only 2 minutes. Sample meals include Thai Peanut Noodles, Portobello Tortelloni, Mango Chickpea & Vegetable Curry, Saffron Rice Bowl, and more.

How long will it take to prepare a Purple Carrot meal?

A meal kit from Purple Carrot takes approximately 30 minutes to prepare. Then you have the pre-prepared meal options which are ready to eat after being heated in the microwave for 2 minutes.

How long can I store my Purple Carrot meals in the freezer/fridge before I eat them?

All Purple Carrot meals are delivered in insulated boxes with ice packs to ensure optimal freshness. It is recommended that you consume your food within 3 to 5 days of receiving it and prioritize items with a shorter shelf-life such as leafy greens. If you are not planning to eat your meals right away, you can store all ingredients and prepared meals in the refrigerator for up to a week.

What supplies will I need in my kitchen in order to prepare Purple Carrot meals?

For Purple Carrot prepared meals you do not require any kitchen supplies as they are ready to eat and only need to be heated in the microwave for 2 minutes. On the other hand, for the Purple Carrot meal kits, you will need to have some basic kitchen items on hand. Depending on the recipe, some things you may require include kitchen staples such as oil, salt, pepper, or milk and kitchen tools like a pot, saucepan, skillet, baking sheet, strainer, or blender.



DIETS





Does Purple Carrot offer vegan and vegetarian options?

Purple Carrot is a 100% vegan meal delivery service. Purple Carrot provides delicious and super satisfying plant-based meal kits and fresh, prepared meals. You can also get Purple Carrot Extras which include plant-based breakfasts and lunches that can be prepared in just five minutes or you could opt for 100% vegan brands from the Purple Carrot Plantry items.

Does Purple Carrot offer special diet meal plans?

Purple Carrot does not currently offer meals for specific diet plans such as keto or paleo diets. However, under the 2-serving plan, you will have the option of choosing between gluten-free and high-protein meals. You can also opt for Purple Carrot Extras which offer 100% plant-based meal options. Additionally, you can select from the wide variety of meal options from the Purple Carrot menu and customize your meal plan.

Can Purple Carrot accommodate food allergies?

All Purple Carrot meals are prepared in facilities that also process nut products, nuts, wheat, and gluten. Purple Carrot is also unable to exclude specific allergens from its meals, with the exception of the Gluten-free plan. If you suffer from food allergies, it is best to customize your meals each week to avoid the risk of consuming any foods containing allergens.

Are Purple Carrot meals healthy?

Purple Carrot prides itself on delivering delicious and nutritious meals that are easy to prepare. Most Purple Carrot meals contain between 500 and 800 calories per serving and include a balanced combination of carbs, fats, and proteins. You can view nutritional information for all meals on the Menus page on the Purple Carrot website.



CUSTOMER SERVICE





Does someone need to be home when my Purple Carrot box is delivered?

Purple Carrot does not require a signature when your order is delivered, and so if you are not home the delivery driver will leave your food at the door. You will receive tracking information once your order has shipped so you can monitor the whereabouts of your expected delivery.

What type of packaging do Purple Carrot meals come in? 

Purple Carrot packages all its meal kits in insulated boxes with ice packs to ensure that your food remains cool and fresh during transit.

Is Purple Carrot shipping free?

Purple Carrot offers free shipping on all first time orders. Purple Carrot uses a post-purchase shipping software called ShipUp for direct integration with its shipping carriers. ShipUp provides you with more detailed shipping and tracking information at no extra cost.

How can I pause or cancel my Purple Carrot subscription?

With Purple Carrot, you can pause an upcoming order for up to 10 weeks on Tuesday one week prior to your scheduled delivery. You can also cancel your subscription at any time - simply log in to your Purple Carrot account, go to ‘Account Settings' and click on ‘Cancel My Account’ where you will need to fill out a short survey and follow instructions to complete the cancelation process.

What is the Purple Carrot refund policy? 

If you would like to pause your upcoming delivery or cancel your Purple Carrot subscription, you must do so before the weekly deadline of Tuesday by 11:59 pm EST. If you fail to follow the required steps, your next order will be processed as scheduled.