Okay, onto the good things. Right here’s a full evaluate of every Purple Carrot meal I attempted. Notice: The serving sizes had been acceptable for me, however will not be satiating sufficient for somebody with greater vitality wants.

Tofu Peanut Stir-Fry with Charred Broccoli + Midnight Grains (Much less Prep) (540 energy, 16 g fats, 63 g carbohydrate, 36 g protein per serving) 

I do not typically prepare dinner with tofu, and I at all times recognize recipes that convey me outdoors my routine cooking routine. This “Much less Prep” Tofu Peanut Stir-Fry did simply that. 

The crispy tofu was surprisingly straightforward to whip up, as was the charred broccoli. I used to be most shocked by how a lot I loved the Midnight Grains mix—particularly as a result of I used to be initially greatly surprised by the mix’s darkish hue. The grains added an excellent contrasting taste to the tofu and introduced a scrumptious texture to the dish. Instantly after tasting it, I discovered myself trying to find a copycat mix on-line. 

The peanut sauce arrived already ready and able to pour over the completed plates, chopping the prep time down considerably and incomes this dish its “Much less-Prep” sticker. It additionally packed a hefty punch of flavorful plant-based protein. My solely observe on this meal is that the tofu and the broccoli might have used extra seasoning to complement and additional improve the flavour of the peanut sauce—however that is one thing that may simply be remedied at residence by digging into your individual spice rack.

Romesco Chickpea Sandwiches (720 energy, 26 g fats, 93 g carbohydrates, 27 g protein per serving) 

The Romesco Chickpea Sandwiches was one other easy, low-prep meal. The veggies solely wanted a fast roast within the oven, throughout which I used to be in a position to mash the chickpeas with the supplied vegan mayo and ready-made Romesco sauce. 

I’m an enormous fan of sandwiches once they’re ready properly, and this sandwich really held its personal as a major dish. Professional tip: As an alternative of utilizing the arugula for a facet salad as supposed, I added it to the sandwich—and its peppery bitterness balanced the sweetness from the tomatoes and onions properly. 

Whereas I’m not one to shrink back from carbohydrates, the carb content material of this meal was fairly excessive in comparison with what I usually eat.