# Mashed Cauliflower Sides This New Green Giant Dish Combines Cauliflower, Broccoli and Cheese By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-broccoli-and-cheese References: [foodbusinessnews.net](http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/Resources/Slideshow/2017/09/New-on-the-shelves-090117/BG-Foods.aspx?TipID=0) & [greengiant](https://www.greengiant.com/new-products/) One of the newest products from [Green Giant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-giant-product) combines cauliflower, broccoli and cheese to create a hearty and vegetable-rich side. The Broccoli & Cheese Mashed Cauliflower offers an inventive alternative to mashed potatoes that is low-carb. As the packaging for the Mashed Cauliflower product calls out, the product contains absolutely "no potato." The dish is also free from artificial flavors and preservatives, but also provides one full serving of vegetables. Alongside the release of its Broccoli & Cheese Mashed Cauliflower, Green Giant is also introducing the Cauliflower Risotto Medley Riced Veggies, Cauliflower with Lemon & Garlic Riced Veggies, as well as Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Veggie Tots. Across the food industry, cauliflower is becoming a popular stand-in for rice, mashed potatoes and [pizza crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miltons-pizzas) as a healthy, plant-powered and gluten-free alternative. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 20% | 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 - **Cauliflower as Alternative Ingredient:** The increased use of cauliflower in various dishes promotes the innovation of creating new healthy and plant-based alternatives. - **Low-carb Alternatives:** Food products offering low-carb alternatives such as the Broccoli & Cheese Mashed Cauliflower dish can disrupt the traditional carbohydrate-heavy side dishes market. - **Plant-powered Foods:** The trend towards plant-based dishes and incorporating vegetables into traditional dishes promotes innovation in the creation of healthier and more sustainable options. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing Industry:** Food manufacturers should consider incorporating healthier and plant-based alternatives for traditional carbohydrate-heavy side dishes to stay competitive in the market. - **Health Food Industry:** The trend towards plant-based dishes and low-carb alternatives promotes the growth of the health food industry. - **Traditional Side Dish Industry:** Traditional side dish manufacturers should consider creating healthier alternatives to stay competitive with the new market disruptors offering low-carb alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Easy-Prep Mashed Cauliflower Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mashed-cauliflower-side.md) - [Ready-to-Prepare Frozen Veggie Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-giant-products.md) - [Stuffed Cauliflower Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-bite.md) - [Frozen Air Fryer Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-giant-product.md) - [Frozen Fall-Ready Vegetables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-giant-1.md) - [Cauilflower-Based Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-based-pastas.md) - [Comforting Cauliflower Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetgreen-late-fall-menu.md) - [Frozen Dinosaur Veggie Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-veggie-tots.md) - [Creamy Frozen Veggie Medleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-creamy-greens-veggies.md)