Yes, I Was Wrong About Meal Kits. This Is the Service That Changed My Mind

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When I’d hear people rave about meal kits, I assumed the hype was overblown and that they weren’t worth the cost. As a vegetarian, I also figured meal delivery services wouldn’t cater to my diet, so I never bothered trying them.

However, once I started testing vegan meal kits for CNET, one service in particular made me realize I was wrong. It's the one I'd spend my own money on. That's why Blue Apron, which doesn't require a subscription, is CNET's favorite meal kit service. This is why it's my top pick.

The vegetarian recipes don't phone it in

Earlier this year, I tried four vegetarian meal kits from Blue Apron, which are as low as $8 per serving. All of them were delicious: roasted cauliflower and farro salad, white bean and veggie grain bowls, loaded veggie burritos and Thai-style curry noodles. I even saved the recipe cards...

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