Ready-to-eat that ranks in the 18th percentile for protein.
Protein1/5
Lightness3/5
Ease3/5
👍 Best for
✓ Ready-to-Eat lovers
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✕ You're chasing high protein✕ You're doing keto / low-carb
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Nutrition per serving
Protein21% · 31g
Carbs37% · 56g
Fat42% · 28g
5.3g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by Purple Carrot. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
18th pctl
More protein than 18% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
5.3g /100cal
Leaner than 66% of meals
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal
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Allergens & dietary
Contains Allergens aren't itemized by this provider — check the package label before cooking.
Dietary✓ High-Protein✓ <600 Calories✓ Vegan
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Ingredients
DICED TOMATOES IN PURu00c9E [TOMATOES
TOMATO PURu00c9E
SEA SALT
CITRIC ACID]
VEGAN CHICKu2019N FILET [WATER
SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE
SUNFLOWER OIL
NATURAL FLAVORINGS
YEAST EXTRACT
PEA PROTEIN FLOUR
CITRIC ACID
SALT]
How to make it
1
Heat it up in the microwave: Cut a 1-inch slit in the plastic and heat meal on high for 2 minutes. Let it sit for 2 minutes, peel off film, stir, and dig in! And please be careful, the tray might be hot. Make sure to cook this meal until the internal temperature is 165 degrees to ensure food quality and safe
2
Nutrition and Ingredient: See nutrition label for full ingredient list. Note: To maintain shelf life of our prepared meals, we use a 100% plant-based cultured dextrose product that is derived from non-dairy-based bacteria. For any specific questions about this ingredient, please contact our customer advoc
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DICED TOMATOES IN PURÉE [TOMATOESTOMATO PURÉESEA SALTCITRIC ACID]VEGAN CHICK’N FILET [WATERSOY PROTEIN ISOLATESUNFLOWER OILNATURAL FLAVORINGSYEAST EXTRACTPEA PROTEIN FLOURCITRIC ACIDSALT]
How to Cook
Step 1
Heat it up in the microwave: Cut a 1-inch slit in the plastic and heat meal on high for 2 minutes. Let it sit for 2 minutes, peel off film, stir, and dig in! And please be careful, the tray might be hot. Make sure to cook this meal until the internal temperature is 165 degrees to ensure food quality and safe
Step 2
Nutrition and Ingredient: See nutrition label for full ingredient list. Note: To maintain shelf life of our prepared meals, we use a 100% plant-based cultured dextrose product that is derived from non-dairy-based bacteria. For any specific questions about this ingredient, please contact our customer advoc
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Purple Carrot puts Chicken Parm Cavatappi on the menu as a Meal Kit dish that holds up on a weeknight without asking much of the cook.
Cavatappi, also known as spirali, cellentani, amori, fusilli rigati, or curly mac, is macaroni formed in a helical tube shape. Certain areas of the US and Canada may also refer to it as "double elbows" or "scoobi doo" pasta, purportedly because of their resemblance to scoubidou. [1]
Purple Carrot delivers weekly meals across the US. For testing notes, delivery details, and how Purple Carrot compares to alternatives, read the Purple Carrot review on MealFan.
⏱️ Est. time: 40 min
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
🌱 Vegan
⚠ Not ideal for
High-protein requirements
How to make it
Read through the recipe card and gather all ingredients before you start cooking.
Wash and prep all vegetables — chop, dice, or mince as directed on the included recipe card.
Cook proteins and main components following the step-by-step instructions included with your delivery.
Prepare any sauces, dressings, or garnishes per the recipe card.
Plate and serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours in an airtight container.
Chicken Parm Cavatappi is a Purple Carrot meal
Purple Carrot delivers weekly meals across the US.
Chicken Parm Cavatappi is offered by Purple Carrot. Read the full Purple Carrot review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how Purple Carrot compares to competitors.
Is Chicken Parm Cavatappi high-protein?
Chicken Parm Cavatappi is tagged as High-Protein, <600 Calories, Vegan on the Purple Carrot menu. For specific allergen details, refer to the card included with your delivery.
How long does Chicken Parm Cavatappi take to prepare?
Chicken Parm Cavatappi is made in 5 steps. Estimated active time is about 40 minutes based on the recipe instructions.
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