Meet the July Menu
the dog days of summer are here 🌭
I hope you’re hungry! Because we’re digging into July’s weekly menus.
The dog days of summer are here—I’m talking about the heat, but we’ve got hot dogs, too. This month, we’re all about easy, breezy options (it’s too hot for anything else). Whether that’s recipes that can be modified to use the grill or air-fryer, grab & go sides to easily round out a meal, snacks in Grocery for people who prefer grazing to making a whole meal, or chilled choices that keep things cool—we’ve got options for days.
To check out full menus, choose meals, or sign up if you haven’t already, head over to our website!
As a reminder: carts close the Tuesday before an order ships at 11:59pm ET.
Culinary Passports
If a summer vacation abroad isn’t in the cards for you this year (same), then get your fix of adventure from our lineup of globally inspired recipes.
For starters, we’ve added an all-new hot dog recipe to our menu this year: Sonoran Dogs with Smoky "Bacon" Beans & Jalapeño Aioli. This is a Mexican take on an American classic, embraced by Arizonans—and now delivered all across the country (you’re welcome). These dogs are loaded with toppings like “bacon” beans—black beans and liquid smoke—and a jalapeño aioli that brings the heat, served with fries on the side. Available as a Meal Kit.
Spicy Jerk Tofu Lettuce Cups with Mango-Lime Slaw: Jamaican jerk cooking features a rich blend of seasonings—and tofu is the perfect vehicle for enjoying the depth of flavor *without* the high cholesterol. We keep things cool by serving jerk tofu on refreshing lettuce cups, topped with a sweet mango-lime slaw. Available as a Meal Kit.
Cauliflower Palak with Curried Chickpeas & Carrot Biryani: Palak, a curried spinach dish from northern India, inspired this vibrant dish. Flavorful sauce coats cauliflower and chickpeas, served on a bed of carrot biryani. Available as a Ready to Eat meal.
Okonomiyaki with BBQ Sauce & Sesame Broccoli: Bring the street food of Osaka, Japan, to your kitchen with okonomiyaki, a savory pancake loaded with veggies and topped with BBQ sauce and sriracha. Served with sesame broccoli on the side.
Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchinis with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Orzo: We can’t send you on a Mediterranean cruise, but these zucchini boats are the next best thing. The squash is stuffed with Impossible™ Italian protein and sun-dried tomatoes, then served with orzo for a high protein half-hour hit that tastes like summer vacation.
Weekday Winners
When you’re in a hurry and need food fast, skip the fast food and grab one of our weekday winners instead. Whether they’re no-prep Ready to Eat meals or low-prep Meal Kits with speedy cook times, these are fresh, filling options to power your busy days.
One of my faves for a busy work day is our Chilled Sesame Noodles with Miso Tofu. Our favorite high fiber ramen noodles and braised tofu are tossed in a sesame-miso vinaigrette and a rainbow medley of veggies. With 27 grams of protein and zero prep required—not even a microwave—this is grab-and-go plant power. Available as a Ready to Eat meal.
Pistachio-Apricot Oats with Almond Butter & Hemp Seeds: What grows together, goes together! That's why you often see tart, juicy apricots paired with buttery, sweet pistachios in food from the warm, dry climates of the eastern Mediterranean and southwestern United Sates. They're a match made in heaven, from the terroir to your taste buds. Available as a Ready to Eat meal.
Pesto Portobello Tortellini with Tofu Ricotta & Broccoli: Hearty mushroom-stuffed tortellini. Bright pesto. Crisp broccoli. A rich tofu ricotta. Need we say more? No—no we don’t. Available as a Ready to Eat meal.
Carolina-Style "Brisket" Sammies with Slaw: BBQ isn’t about the meat—the *sauce* is where regional culture and flair comes to life. In just 15 minutes, you’ll coat Fable® shiitake protein in a punchy, vinegar-based sauce made from scratch, inspired by the flavors of the Carolinas. Served with slaw on a pretzel bun. Available as a Meal Kit.
Lemon Rice Pilaf with Mint & Peas: Fragrant brown rice—seasoned with vibrant lemon, refreshing mint, and sweet green peas—is the model side dish. Served alongside any protein, this pilaf transforms even the most basic weeknight main dish into an elegant, tailored meal worthy of a spot at the dinner table. Available as a Ready to Eat side, serves two.
Classic Comforts
There’s a reason so many people eat meat and dairy—there’s no shame in admitting it! Those of us who are trying to reduce or eliminate animal products from our diet often find ourselves missing those flavors in our meals. Enter: our classic comforts. We recreate beloved comfort foods—making them totally plant-based in the process.
There’s no better example than our Lobstah Mac & Cheese with Tarragon Breadcrumbs. This is the perfect “coastal grandmother summer” dish. Hearts of palm are the perfect stand-in for shellfish like lobster. Creamy sauce and crispy breadcrumbs turn this family favorite into coastal decadence. Plus, this half-hour hit packs 21 grams of protein.
General Tso's Crispy Shiitake Protein with Veggie-Loaded Rice: Our take on a Friday night favorite—without the heartburn. General Tso’s sauce coats Fable® shiitake protein, served on a bed of veggie-packed rice. Available as a Ready to Eat meal.
Chevre-Stuffed Peaches with Sesame & Gingered Farro: Juicy peaches stuffed with cashew-based “goat cheese” are a summer classic—and add a touch of sweetness to this ancient grain bowl that’s high fiber, high protein, and ready in 15 minutes. Available as a Meal Kit.
Enchiladas Mole with Pinto Beans & Rice: Skip the days of preparation and fast forward to enjoying an authentic, rich mole sauce enrobing cheesy enchiladas. Smoky dried ancho and guajillo chiles, fruity raisins, warm spices, and bittersweet cocoa powder turn classic rice & bean enchiladas into a labor of love (without the labor). Available as a Ready to Eat meal.
Artichoke Cavatappi Alfredo with Pesto & Asparagus: Fettuccine? Forget about it. Curly cavatappi noodles are the superior choice for this creamy, cashew cheese-based Alfredo sauce. Pesto, asparagus, and artichoke add flavor and texture to this half-hour hit. Available as a Meal Kit.
Plus, Add Groceries
We curate a line-up of the hottest vegan products in our Grocery section. Why run around town looking for specialty stores and going over the slim pickings in your local supermarket’s plant-based section when you could get our chef-tested snacks, sips, & staples delivered to your door?
Joon pistachios are now available in our Grocery, and they’re making all our snacking dreams come true. There are three flavors to choose from: original, salt & pepper, and dill. So pick your fave or grab them all—the choice is yours.
And at the end of the month, we’ll have Solely’s organic mango fruit jerky and organic mango and guava gummies. They both come in multipacks so you can stock up and snack away. Available starting the week of 7/28.
To check out our full menus & subscribe to Purple Carrot’s weekly deliveries, visit our website. Every delivery is fully customizable, so you can mix & match Meal Kits, Ready to Eat options, and Grocery products to your heart’s content.
Bon appétit!