vegan Mexican bowl in Des Moines, Iowa

Mexican Bowl

Quinoa, black beans, roasted sweet potato, sautéed vegetables, green herb salsa, smoky vegan cashew cheese sauce, guacamole, and pumpkin seed crumble.

This is now available in a single serving or two serving portion!  Select your choice from the drop down menu.

Gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free. Contains cashews.

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chickpea piccata in Des Moines, Iowa

Chickpea Piccata Bowl

This new meal combines chickpea-artichoke patties with herb rice, roasted green beans, toasted almonds, and dairy-free lemon butter caper sauce.

Gluten-free, dairy-free.  Contains almonds.  Vegan butter used may contain soy.  Sauce contains white wine, and also contains oat milk that may not be certified gluten-free for those with severe allergies.

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Vegan vegetarian plant-based smoky mac and cheese in Des Moines, Iowa

Smoky Mac

A hearty, flavorful vegan take on classic macaroni and cheese! Creamy, smoky cashew-vegetable cheese sauce, pasta, sautéed kale, garlic, roasted cherry tomatoes, smoky mushroom-bean bits.  

Available in one or two servings with a gluten-free option - just select which you'd like from the drop down menu!

Soy-free, dairy-free. Contains cashews. Regular version contains wheat. Gluten-free option available - variety of pasta may vary based on ingredient availability.

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Beet and cranberry salad with seeds and raisins in Des Moines, Iowa

New World Salad

Greens topped with pickled beets, roasted apple, dried apricot & cranberry, thinly sliced red onion, and seasoned pistachios & sunflower seeds, along with a sweet and tangy spiced maple vinaigrette. 

Available in one or two servings - just choose which you'd like from the drop down menu!

This would pair well with our Creamy Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup + some fresh Bread from Cottagescapes Bakery!

Gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free. Contains pistachios.

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vegan bread in Des Moines, Iowa

Bread from Cottagescapes Bakery

We're partnering with Cottagescapes Bakery — a Des Moines home bakery — to bring you a limited quantity of vegan bread! Their nourishing vegan breads are made of freshly milled wheat berries & toasted grains. 

This week we have their Cottage Loaf, made with wheat flour, oats,  sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, salt, & baker's yeast.

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Vegan Creamy Mushroom Potato Soup with Wild Rice in Des Moines, Iowa

Creamy Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup

Mushrooms, carrot, celery, potato, wild rice, onion & garlic all in a creamy broth made from white beans, vegetable stock, coconut milk, and herbs.

Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free. Contains soy & coconut. Soup is cooked with white wine.

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vegan plant-based spinach artichoke salad in Des Moines, Iowa

Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad

One of our most popular sides!  Gluten-free chickpea pasta tossed in our creamy, dairy-free, cashew-based spinach artichoke sauce, loaded with tomatoes, red bell peppers, and kalamata olives. 

Gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free. Contains cashews.

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Plant-based, vegan, vegetarian smoky broccoli ranch salad in Des Moines, Iowa

Smoky Broccoli Ranch Salad

One of our most loved sides!  Broccoli, shredded carrot, finely chopped red onion, and dried cherries tossed in a delicious, tangy & herby sunflower seed-based ranch. Topped with crispy, smoky mushroom-bean bits!

Gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, dairy-free. Contains sunflower seeds.

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Vegan Sweet Mustard Chickpea Salad in Des Moines, Iowa

Sweet Mustard Chickpea Salad

A new version of chickpea salad for fans of honey mustard, with our sweet & creamy sunflower seed-based agave mustard dressing, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, celery, bell peppers, fresh herbs, and seasoned sunflower seeds.

Gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, nut-free.

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vegan plant-based vegetarian bacon in Des Moines, Iowa

ALT Strips

The most popular thing we make! Small batch, plant-based, handmade smoky strips made from our secret recipe using mushrooms, black beans, millet and spices.

Note: if it isn’t allowing you to add these to your cart, it means they’re sold out! These are available in very limited quantities this week, but they'll be back next week too!

We recommend cooking these vegan strips in an air fryer or in a skillet until crispy, and then adding to a BLT-style sandwich, eating as a snack with some guacamole, or enjoying as a breakfast side.

We'd suggest pairing them with some Cottagescapes Bakery Bread!

Gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, dairy-free.

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delicious green hummus in Des Moines, Iowa

Green Hummus

A super herbaceous, bright, vibrantly green hummus made from chickpeas, garlic, vinegar, tahini, fresh herbs, and spinach to give it that great green color!

Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free. Contains sesame.

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Plant-based dairy-free vegan vegetarian New Mac cheese sauce in Des Moines, Iowa

The New Mac Sauce

One of our staple items! Creamy vegan cheese sauce made of cashews, butternut squash, and carrots to use on everything at home! Endless plant-based deliciousness.

Heat it on the stove until thickened, then use as a dairy-free pasta sauce or to top a baked potato or broccoli. Add to scalloped potatoes, mix into a soup base or breakfast scramble, or combine with salsa for queso. 

Gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free. Contains cashews.

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vegan chocolate peanut butter cup in Des Moines, Iowa

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup

One of the most popular dessert cups we've made!  A crust made of peanuts, dates, & cocoa is topped with our vegan dark chocolate pudding, mini chocolate chips, crushed peanuts, & a dollop of peanut butter cashew cream cheese sauce. 

The only sugar added is in the chocolate chips - these cups are sweetened with a mix of coconut sugar, dates, & agave.

Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free.  Contains peanuts, cashews, soy, corn & coconut.  Made with oat milk that may not be certified gluten-free for those with severe allergies.

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vegan jam pockets in Des Moines, iowa

Jam Pockets from Cottagescapes Bakery

A popular treat from Cottagescapes Bakery this week — you'll love these berry jam pockets drizzled with icing, available in a pack of 3!

Made with organic whole red wheat berries, organic sugar, berry jam, olive oil, sea salt, vanilla, and yeast.

Dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free. Contains wheat.

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vegan maple pecan scones in Des Moines, Iowa

Maple Pecan Scones from Cottagescapes Bakery

This scone variety from Cottagescapes Bakery is inspired by pecan sandies!  Pecan scones made with freshly milled wheat berries, & topped with delicious maple icing.

Dairy-free, soy-free. Contains wheat & pecans.

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vegan food and meal prep delivery in Des Moines, Iowa

Get Your Order Delivered

We're bringing delivery back with our own NWK delivery drivers!  Just add delivery to your cart and we'll deliver your order to your home on Monday between 4-7 pm.  

You will receive an email reminder the day of delivery as well as a text when your driver is on their way.  You will also get information on how to tip your delivery driver the day of your delivery.

Note: if our website isn't allowing you to add delivery to your cart, it means your delivery zone is sold out.  We have limited delivery slots available, and they often sell out before ordering closes.

We have three delivery zones.  Make sure to read carefully to select the correct delivery zone for your address:


Zone 1 
Des Moines, Clive, Urbandale, Windsor Heights, West Des Moines

Zone 2 
Altoona, Carlisle, Cumming, Grimes, Johnston, Norwalk, Pleasant HillWaukee

Zone 3 
Ankeny, Adel, Bondurant


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Vegan and vegetarian food and meal prep gift card in Des Moines, Iowa.

Gift Card

Treat the people you love to a gift card, so they can choose their favorite fresh vegan food and meal prep!  

We do not currently have physical gift cards available for pick up.  You will be emailed a digital code that can be used to pre-order any of our products on our website.  You can have the gift certificate emailed to the recipient, forward the email to them after you receive it, or print it off for them!

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Vegan food in Des Moines gift card (plant-based, vegetarian)

Gift Card

Treat the people you love to a gift card, so they can choose their favorite fresh vegan meals and products!
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Vegan t-shirt from New World Kitchen Des Moines, Iowa

New World Kitchen T-Shirt

Soft, sweatshop-free, USA-made unisex New World Kitchen logo t-shirt. Printed locally by our friends at The Side Garage in Valley Junction!
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Soft, sweatshop-free, USA-made unisex New World Kitchen logo t-shirt. Printed locally by our friends at The Side Garage in Valley Junction! Super limited run! Get one while they last!

This place blows my mind! Vegan, gluten-free, and amazing! I always leave satisfyingly full and feeling great!
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Clair G. (Yelp)

The holy land for those of us who love veggies.
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Brittany S. (Yelp)

I'm not even vegan and this was one of my favorite meals.
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Tiffany N. (Yelp)

The options are amazing, the food is amazing and the service is amazing!
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Megan E. (Google)

Amazing vegan food without any processed BS.
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Rob S. (Yelp)

Efforts to mimic dairy-based dishes so often go wrong, but New World knocks it out of the park on the Mac & Cheese.
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Madeleine H. (Yelp)

We are so crazy for this place. We would eat this every day if we could. The food is incredibly flavorful and filling. 
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Sarah A. (Yelp)

The Mexican Bowl is very filling and very tasty. I loved the food, I love the concept, and I love supporting local establishments. I will be back :)
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Jennifer G. (Yelp)

The combination of healthy grains and fresh vegetables, tasty sauces, and other ingredients always leave me feeling full, yet energized.
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Holly H. (Yelp)