# Vegetarian Butternut Noodle Bowls B.GOOD's Butternut Carbonara Bowl Puts a Seasonal Twist on Pasta By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-02-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butternut-carbonara-bowl References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/bgood-spins-comfort-classics-new-winter-menu) & [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bgood-introduces-three-winter-warmers-to-seasonal-menu-300998829.html) To help consumers beat the winter chill, B.GOOD has just debuted three "winter warmers," including its new Butternut Carbonara [Bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portofino-bowl). B.GOOD has a reputation for introducing menu items based on seasonal flavors and it's latest dishes are no exception. For the chilly winter months, the chain has whipped up three special dishes: the Butternut Carbonara Bowl, the Bomba Chicken Sandwich, and [Roasted Squash Soup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-fall-soups). The new Butternut Carbonara Bowl one of the most exciting new dishes, as it puts a veggie-rich twist on a classic pasta dish. The bowl starts with grain-free butternut noodles, tossed with peas, spinach, egg, mushroom, parmesan, roasted coconut, and a creamy miso sauce. As B.GOOD's Executive Chef Linh Aven explains, "This winter, we are excited to offer guests warm, hearty dishes featuring the best of the season. They're packed with flavor and inspire coziness but are still lighter on calories." Image Credit: *B.GOOD.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Seasonal Flavors:** Capitalizing on seasonal flavors can provide an opportunity for restaurants to introduce exciting and unique menu items like B.GOOD's vegetarian Butternut Carbonara Bowl. - **Veggie-rich Twists:** Creating vegetarian versions of classic dishes, such as B.GOOD's Butternut Carbonara Bowl, can cater to the increasing demand for plant-based options and present a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Warm, Hearty Dishes:** Offering warm and comforting dishes during the winter months, like B.GOOD's winter warmers, can attract customers seeking cozy and satisfying meals, suggesting innovative ideas for the restaurant industry. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant:** The restaurant industry can explore new flavors and seasonal dishes to attract customers and stay ahead of the competition, leveraging the success of B.GOOD's Butternut Carbonara Bowl as inspiration. - **Plant-based Foods:** The plant-based food industry can further expand its offerings by introducing unique vegetarian twists on classic dishes, drawing inspiration from B.GOOD's veggie-rich Butternut Carbonara Bowl. - **Winter Comfort Food:** The winter comfort food industry can embrace innovative approaches to create warm and hearty dishes, inspired by B.GOOD's winter warmers, to cater to consumer desires for cozy and satisfying meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Winter Recipe Vegan Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bol-foods.md) - [Plant-Based Entrée Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-entree.md) - [Asian-Style Broth Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-broth-bowls.md) - [Globally Inspired Pasta Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-agile.md) - [Veggie-Rich Pasta Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broccoli-cheddar-mac-n-cheese-bowl.md) - [Virtual Vegan Bowl Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-bowls.md) - [Italian-Style Pasta Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portofino-bowl.md) - [Comforting Vegan Soup Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-carrots-october-menu.md) - [Virtual Vegan Bowl Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-bowls-for-all.md)