Because I have a few dietary restrictions, I often get stuck in what I call the “safe zone” when it comes to cooking — I have the tendency to make the same dishes over and over again because I know they align with my gluten-free, pescatarian diet.Even when I’m sick of them, I’ll revert back to the handful of recipes I know best, especially because it makes grocery shopping easy.
Meal delivery services always seem like an ideal solution, but I was discouraged after trying a few and feeling limited by their two or three “special diet” options.That is until I tried Sunbasket.Sunbasket develops its dishes for people with dietary restrictions like me — it has over a dozen gluten-free, paleo, vegan, dairy-free and soy-free meal kit options to choose from each week.
I tried it for a week and felt empowered to cook with flavors I do not typically gravitate toward, plus I was less stressed about cooking dinner overall.Below, learn more about my experience with Sunbasket, including what to know about pricing, delivery schedules and menu options.RelatedselectedselectedThe best meat delivery services to try this summer, tested and reviewed by our editorsWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.What is Sunbasket?Sunbasket is a meal delivery service that caters seasonal-ingredient focused meals to those who follow specific diets like gluten-free, paleo and diabetes friendly.
The company offers meal kits and prepared meals (which it calls fresh and ready meals), both of which you can add to your weekly delivery.You aren’t tied to hitting a quota for either — for example, there’s no rule about choosing at least one meal kit per delivery.
The meals ship fresh inside a box with ice packs so they stay fresh in transit.Meal kits serve two or four people, and come with pre-portioned ingredients, including some organic produce and seasonings, and recipes that walk you through the cooking process.Fresh and ready mea...