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When you cook for a living (hi 👋), you get very good at spotting which meal kits are the real deal…and which ones are just expensive chaos wrapped in cardboard.

So when Hungryroot asked me to test another delivery, I was already a few boxes deep into using them on my own. And as a nutritionist and sensory scientist who lives for easy vegetarian dinners, I’m always curious: Is this actually going to make weekday cooking smoother? Or is it another “15-minute recipe” that requires 400 steps and a foot massage?

Spoiler: this box was one of the best I’ve tested yet.

Several colorful plant-based meals are arranged on plates and bowls in front of a large Hungryroot meal delivery box on a wooden surface.

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.

If you want to try them, you can get 40% off your first delivery + a free gift here.

What Is Hungryroot?

Think of Hungryroot as the hybrid of grocery delivery and meal kits, without the annoying single-use spice packets or half a tomato destined to die in your fridge. Instead, they send real groceries plus simple, fast recipe ideas built around those ingredients.

For someone who cooks 24/7, I love that I can use their groceries however I want (or follow their recipes exactly). It feels more like stocking your fridge than committing to a rigid meal plan.

A variety of colorful dishes, including salads, pasta, roasted vegetables, and a casserole, are arranged on a wooden board next to a Hungryroot box on a kitchen counter.

What I Tested This Week

Here’s everything included in my latest order (10 meals total / 14 servings).
Subtotal: $141.82 + $17.90 add-ons → $159.72 total

With 14 servings, that shakes out to about:
➡️ $11.40 per serving
➡️ $22.80 per 2-serving meal

(And if you compare that to ordering takeout? A steal.)

Chickpea, Feta + Hummus Veg Bowl

7 minutes • 600 calories • 2 servings

This was the star of the whole box; the kind of bowl I already make in my own kitchen. As a chickpea enthusiast, you know I love a high-protein veg bowl, and the combo of warm chickpeas + crisp cucumbers + feta + creamy hummus? Perfection. Our household favorite!

A cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, box of garbanzo beans, container of lemon garlic hummus, and a package of feta cheese on a wooden surface.
A bowl with sliced cucumber, crumbled feta, diced red bell pepper, avocado, hummus with olive oil, and seasoned chickpeas on a wooden surface, with a fork and a hand holding the bowl.

Lemongrass Tofu + Asparagus Rice Bowl

9 minutes • 570 calories • 2 servings

This one was shockingly easy. The tofu comes pre-braised, so it browns beautifully with almost no effort. Asparagus + shallot sautéed together make the whole thing taste fresh and bright. This is exactly the type of fast dinner I wish people knew vegetarian cooking could be.

Four food items on a wooden surface: a packet of brown rice quinoa blend, a box of braised lemongrass tofu nuggets, a shallot, and a bag of trimmed asparagus.
A plate with sautéed green beans, golden tofu cubes, and a mix of brown and wild rice, with a fork on the side, sits on a wooden surface.

Paneer + Cauliflower Tikka Masala Bowl

12 minutes • 530 calories • 2 servings

I always forget about paneer, then I make something like this and immediately think, why am I not cooking with this every week? Incredibly flavorful for how few ingredients you need. One of our top picks.

A bag of cauliflower florets, a pack of tikka masala sauce, and a block of organic paneer on a wooden surface.
A plate with grilled paneer cubes, steamed cauliflower, and cauliflower topped with brown curry sauce, placed on a wooden surface. A fork rests on the plate.

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Baked Mac ’n Cheese

24 minutes • 880 calories • 2 servings

Yes, it took the longest…but the longest part was literally the oven. Actual hands-on time? Maybe 10 minutes. This one felt the most “homemade”. Cozy, cheesy, and surprisingly balanced with the broccoli thrown in. Great for Sunday-night comfort!

A can of creamy cheddar sauce, a box of rigatoni, a bag of broccoli florets, a packet of garlic herb spice, and a bag of seasoned panko breadcrumbs on a wooden surface.
A serving of baked pasta with broccoli and breadcrumbs on a decorative plate, with the baking dish and serving spoon nearby on a wooden surface—just the kind of comforting meal you’d find in a Hungryroot selection according to a recent nutritionist review.

Marinara Ricotta Ravioli with Baby Mushrooms

15 minutes • 450 calories • 2 servings

We’re not huge pasta people, but even we liked this one. It’s simple (maybe too simple) but in that “I’m starving and need dinner in 15 minutes” way that just works. Next time I might add spinach or chili flakes, but it was still a win.

A package of Kite Hill spinach ravioli, a container of tomato marinara sauce, and a black tray of whole cremini mushrooms on a wooden surface.
A plate of ravioli topped with tomato sauce and sautéed mushrooms, served with a fork on a wooden surface.

What I Loved About Hungryroot

1. Fast Meals That Don’t Feel Like “Meal Kits”
Most of these came together in 7–12 minutes. And as someone who’s tested thousands of recipes, I can tell you: that’s actually accurate, not marketing math.

2. The Groceries Are Good
Everything was cold, crisp, and well packed. The veggies were fresh, the tofu and paneer tasted clean, and even the sauces were high-quality (not sugary or gloopy.

3. Real Flexibility
Use the groceries for their recipes or make your own thing. Mix and match ingredients. Add your own seasonings. It’s structured enough for busy weeks, flexible enough for creative ones.

4. No Food Waste
Everything got used. Every single thing.

What Could Be Better

Because I keep it honest (even in sponsored posts):

🔸 Price: It’s not the cheapest grocery option. But compared to takeout (or organic groceries + your time) the cost-per-meal is reasonable.
🔸 Ingredients aren’t grouped by recipe: Not a big deal, but you do need to sort through the box.
🔸 Some meals are very simple: Great for ease, but if you like bold flavors, you may want to zhuzh things up with spices or toppings.

Final Verdict: Is Hungryroot Worth It?

If you want easy vegetarian meals without the mental load of “what’s for dinner,” Hungryroot is genuinely one of the best services I’ve tested.

✔ Minimal prep
✔ Super fast cook times
✔ Fresh groceries
✔ Flexible ingredients
✔ Zero brainpower required

Would I order it again? Absolutely. I literally already have another box coming.

If you want to try it, they’re offering a Hungryroot coupon for our community: 40% off your first delivery with my link + code LIVEEATLEARN40.

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2 Comments

  1. Dianna Slovinsky says:

    I have your cookbook and absolutely love it. My favorite recipe from it has to be the coconut kidney bean curry! I am addicted to it! I also love all things chickpea so those recipes are made quite often by me as well. And the marry me butter beans! They were so good I was rendered speechless! Thank you for the wonderful recipes!

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    1. Sarah Bond says:

      This makes me so happy to hear Dianna! So thrilled that you’ve been loving all of the recipes. Happy eating!