# Heat-and-Eat Quinoa Side Dishes The Ancient Harvest Microwaveable Organic Quinoa is Protein-Rich By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancient-harvest References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/119630-organic-heat-and-eat-quinoa) Quinoa is a grain prepared in a similar fashion to rice, so the Ancient Harvest Microwaveable Organic Quinoa is intended to eliminate the need for these preparations to get it ready to eat faster. The new [heat-and-eat quinoa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supergrain-bowls) is available in three precooked varieties including [Organic Quinoa with Chickpeas & Garlic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-bite-butter-chickpea-vegetables), Organic Quinoa with Sea Salt and Organic Quinoa with Lentils & Garlic. Each one is suitable to be eaten on its own or flavored with different spices and herbs to your liking. The Ancient Harvest Microwaveable Organic Quinoa is crafted with natural ingredients such as coconut oil and [contains no fillers or rice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-sides). Each of the different flavor varieties contains a healthy serving of animal-free protein and is made without preservatives or artificial ingredients. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Heat-and-eat Quinoa:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the ready-to-eat food market by offering convenient, healthy, and protein-rich quinoa side dishes. - **Microwaveable Organic Quinoa:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the convenience food industry by providing precooked organic quinoa in microwaveable packaging. - **Healthy Protein-rich Options:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the health and wellness industry by offering nutritious and protein-packed plant-based meal alternatives. ### Where This Applies - **Ready-to-eat Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the ready-to-eat food industry by introducing convenient quinoa side dishes that simplify meal preparation. - **Convenience Food:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the convenience food industry by creating microwaveable organic quinoa products that cater to busy consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the health and wellness industry by providing protein-rich plant-based options like heat-and-eat quinoa side dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Grab-and-Cook Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-veg-grains-pouches.md) - [Flavorfully Spiced Rice Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-jasmine-rice.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-meals-in-minutes.md) - [60-Second Pasta Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-roni-heat-eat.md) - [Protein-Packed Quick-Serve Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-servings-meals.md) - [Clean Microwavable Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwavable-meal-cups.md) - [High-Quality Microwaveable Rice Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-rice-pouches.md) - [Bowl-Packaged Rice Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multigrain-rice-bowls.md) - [Authentic Flash-Frozen Rice Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-so-rice.md)