The Best Meal Kit Boxes Of 2021

What are you having for dinner tonight? If you’re like millions of Canadians who jumped on the trend during the pandemic, you’re cooking a delicious meal from one of the top meal kit companies. They’ve updated their menus for 2021, and we have curated some of the best meal kits to let you know what’s out there.

Here are the best meal kit boxes of 2021.

Rich Lamb Ragù (HelloFresh)

Lamb is traditionally easy to make but difficult to get right. In fact, the best lamb recipes require you to spend hours or even days marinating the meat before cooking it to perfection. HelloFresh is offering a Rich Lamb Ragù that is simple to make. All of the ingredients come ready, and you will spend almost no time cooking up a delicious restaurant-level feast.

Many people avoid pasta because they only know how to make it one way. This recipe will give you some insight into how to use spices to introduce a whole new flavor palette into your life.

Chicken Lettuce Tomato Burger (HelloFresh)

If you’re looking for more easy eating that will appeal to the whole family, HelloFresh’s Chicken Lettuce Tomato Burger is better than it has any right to be. Simply follow the recipe to cook your chicken to be perfectly succulent. Prepare it with sweet potato fries and you’ll have a balanced meal.

Veggie Taco Bowl with Beyond Meat (HelloFresh)

Meatless meals do not have to be any less delicious. Millions of vegetarians know this, and if you’re trying to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, this is the perfect place to start. HelloFresh offers a Veggie Taco Bowl that, while tasty in its own right, is leveled up with Beyond Meat. Beyond Meat tastes almost exactly like real meat, but it is totally plant-based. For people who cannot imagine a meal without meat, this is a great introduction into plant-based living.

Turkey Albondigas Stew (Chefs Plate)

HelloFresh offers a great range of meal kit boxes, but don’t sleep on their subsidiary Chefs Plate. Chefs Plate is a Canadian meal kit company that was bought out by HelloFresh and still has its own strong identity. This Turkey Albondigas Stew has a complex mix of Mexican flavors, which can be a tricky balance to find in a one-pot meal. With the ingredients prepped for you, and a simple recipe to follow, you’ll be slurping down a scrumptious dinner in no time.

This dish is great for anyone who wants an alternative to chicken but just doesn’t know how to cook turkey properly. Turkey on its own can be more dry and dense, but is ideal in a meatball stew.

Sesame Crusted Salmon (Chefs Plate)

Many inexperienced cooks shy away from whole fish fillets and especially salmon, under the assumption that they will not get it right. The reality is that salmon is incredibly easy to cook, and will taste good even if you season it with only salt and pepper. This Sesame Crusted Salmon from Chefs Plate will guide you to making an even more delicious fillet.

This dish comes with sauteed greens and seasoned rice. The beauty of it is that after you have cooked this once, you will have a pretty good idea of how to do so in the future. It is simple and will leave minimal mess. Plus, it’s extra healthy!

Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese (Chefs Plate)

Mac and cheese is a dish that often ends up on the kiddies’ menu in restaurants and in homes alike. Of course, children love the simplicity of mac and cheese, but that doesn’t mean it’s not for adults. On the contrary, when you introduce some extra ingredients, it becomes a classic meal with a twist.

Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese from Chefs Plate is a great option for anyone looking to embrace the simplicity with an added bite.

Sirloin Steak (GoodFood)

Steak is an easy meal which is nonetheless often considered fine dining. GoodFood brings the best of both worlds into your home with their Sirloin Steak meal kit. Paired with some sweet potato fries or wedges, and topped with GoodFood’s steak sauce, it is a quick and easy dish that will feel like a treat.

Seared Scallops over Spaghetti alla Chitarra (GoodFood)

GoodFood is offering artisanal meals on its menu for special occasions. This Seared Scallop dish is on offer for Valentine’s day. It is ideal for the romantic during this pandemic. Keep up to date with GoodFood to find out what else is on offer for future occasions.

One Pan Chorizo Hash (HelloFresh)

Another one-pan wonder that nonetheless has complexity of flavors, this Chorizo Has dish from HelloFresh is filling, tasty, and perfect for an easy meal. Add a fried egg on top for some extra protein!

Creamy Alfredo-Style Shrimp Linguine (HelloFresh)

Finally, one more dish from HelloFresh makes it onto the 2021 menu. Seafood lovers have to try the Creamy Alfredo-Style Shrimp Linguine. It only takes twenty minutes to make and is full of flavor. The great thing about this dish is that it will fill you up but you won’t feel bloated.