Hungryroot for Vegetarians: My Honest Take After Multiple Boxes

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By this time of year, I’m officially in cozy dinner mode. I still want meals that taste good and feel nourishing, but my tolerance for long ingredient lists and complicated prep is…low.

Enter my latest delivery from Hungryroot.

This box leaned comforting (dumplings, pizza, paneer), but still kept things fresh and balanced with veggies, plant-based protein, and meals that came together fast. As someone who tests recipes for a living, I’m always paying attention to two things: does this actually save time and would I make this again on a normal weeknight?

For this delivery, the answer was a very solid yes.

A Hungryroot meal kit box behind a wooden board displaying various prepared dishes, including flatbread, rice bowls, roasted vegetables, and mixed salads.

Disclosure

Hungryroot compensated me for this review, but (as always) all opinions are my own. I’ve tested multiple boxes over the past few months, cooked through tons of their recipes, and used the groceries in my own everyday cooking.

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Price Breakdown: What This Box Actually Cost

Let’s start with the numbers, because that’s always the first question.

Subtotal: $125.86
Add-ons: $8.95
Total: $134.81
Recipes included: 7
Recipes we cooked: 5
Servings: All recipes are 2 servings → 14 total servings available

That works out to roughly:

≈ $19.25 per 2-serving meal
≈ $9.60 per serving

We skipped a couple recipes and used the groceries in other meals throughout the week (which I love), so the value stretches even further if you’re flexible.

A plate with roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled zucchini, and saucy chicken is held in front of several other vegetable-based dishes and a Hungryroot meal delivery box.

Fried Dumpling + Sweet Chili Slaw Veggie Bowl

10 minutes • 410 calories • 2 servings

This might have been our favorite of the whole box—and we never eat dumplings at home.

The gyoza get crispy on the bottom, the edamame adds protein, and the sweet chili slaw brings freshness and crunch. It’s such a smart balance of comforting and light, and it felt like something we’d order out…except it took 10 minutes in our own kitchen.

A package of superblend salad, vegetable gyoza dumplings, shelled edamame, sweet chili & lime sauce, and two green onions on a wooden surface.

A plate with pan-fried dumplings, a serving of edamame beans, and a mixed green salad on a wooden surface.

Tandoori Paneer with Potato + Zucchini

20 minutes • 730 calories • 2 servings

Paneer is one of those ingredients I always forget to cook with, and every time I do, I wonder why.

This was such a satisfying meal. The paneer sears beautifully, the tandoori sauce is bold without being overwhelming, and the fingerling potatoes had that perfect snap when you bite into them. The zucchini keeps everything balanced and fresh.

A box of tandoori paneer, a bag of golden fingerling potatoes, and a zucchini are placed on a wooden surface.

A white plate with roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled zucchini slices, and chicken in a creamy orange sauce; a fork rests on the plate.

Curry Falafel Naan Wrap

8 minutes • 700 calories • 2 servings

This one surprised us in the best way.

I didn’t expect the coconut curry sauce to work so well with the falafel, but it absolutely did. Creamy, spiced, and just rich enough to feel indulgent without being heavy. The naan crisps up nicely, and the veggie mix adds freshness.

A container of rainbow veggie mix, a box of zucchini falafel bites, a package of traditional naan, and a pouch of coconut curry sauce on a wooden surface.

A plate with two pieces of flatbread topped with falafel, sliced red cabbage, greens, and a yellow sauce, on a wooden surface.

Teriyaki Tofu + Green Beans Rice Bowl

10 minutes • 620 calories • 2 servings

This was one of the easiest meals in the box. Truly a 10-minute dinner.

The tofu comes pre-sauced and browns quickly, the rice is fluffy, and even though I’m not usually a huge green bean person, I still ate most of them here. That’s saying something.

A package of teriyaki tofu, a bag of organic long grain white rice, and a bag of fresh green beans on a wooden surface.

A plate of white rice topped with cooked green beans and diced chicken in a brown sauce, with a fork on the side.

Broccoli Cheddar Pizza

20 minutes • 610 calories • 2 servings

This one was so good.

The base of the pizza is a creamy cashew parmesan sauce that honestly deserved a standing ovation. It’s rich, savory, and melts beautifully with the cheddar. I had leftovers and was very tempted to eat it as a dip with chips.

A package of wood grilled flatbread, a bag of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, a container of cashew parmesan, and a bunch of broccolini on a wooden surface.

Four rectangular slices of flatbread topped with melted cheese and broccolini are arranged on a white plate.

What We Didn’t Make (and Why That’s Fine)

Mushroom + Pepper Jack Quesadillas with Fries
Sweet Chili Lime Mushrooms with Bok Choy

And that’s actually part of what I like most about Hungryroot: you’re not locked into cooking everything exactly as written. We used the groceries across other meals during the week without feeling like we wasted anything.

What I Loved About This Box

✔ A great mix of comfort food + veggies
✔ Multiple true sub-10-minute meals
✔ Plant-based proteins that don’t feel repetitive
✔ Easy to customize or remix throughout the week