# Cauliflower Rice Poke Bowls Pei Wei's New Spicy Cauliflower Polynesian Poke Bowl is Low-Carb By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-07-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-polynesian-poke-bowl References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/pei-wei-serves-up-new-spicy-cauliflower-polynesian-poke-bowl/) & [peiwei](https://www.peiwei.com/cauliflowerrice) In an effort to cater to the growing number of consumers limiting their intake of carbs or following specialty diets such as keto and paleo, Pei Wei has debuted a new Spicy Cauliflower Polynesian Poke Bowl. Pei Wei's new Spicy Cauliflower Polynesian Poke Bow is a flavorful seafood dish that features [spicy tuna and ahi poke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/og-poke-bowl). However, instead of the white rice traditionally used to make [poke bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-poke-bowl), the Spicy Cauliflower Polynesian Poke Bow is served with a bed of Pei Wei’s new low-carb and veggie-rich [cauliflower rice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetgreen-late-fall-menu). The bowl also contains heritage mixed greens, crispy shallots, slices of fresh avocado, slivered cucumbers, pickled ginger, fresh cilantro, and some spicy sambal chile sauce. Image Credit: *Pei Wei.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 15% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Low-carb Poke Bowls:** Creating poke bowls with low-carb alternatives to traditional rice offers a healthier and more inclusive option for consumers. - **Specialty Diet Catering:** Catering to specialty diets such as keto and paleo opens up a new market segment and provides more options for consumers with dietary restrictions. - **Alternative Rice Options:** Exploring alternative rice options like cauliflower rice offers innovative ways to reduce carbs and meet the changing demands of health-conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can capitalize on the growing demand for low-carb and specialty diet options by incorporating innovative dishes like low-carb poke bowls into their menus. - **Food Retail Industry:** The food retail industry can tap into the trend of alternative rice options by offering pre-packaged cauliflower rice or similar products for consumers to prepare at home. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** The health and wellness industry can promote the benefits of low-carb poke bowls and specialty diet options as part of a balanced and healthy lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cauliflower Seasoned Rice Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-cauliflower-rice.md) - [Plant-Based Tuna Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faux-ahi-tuna-bowl.md) - [Garden-Fresh Cauliflower Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddhas-garden-bowl.md) - [Spicy Surimi Poke Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-crunchy-surimi-bowl.md) - [Spring-Ready Asian Cuisine Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pei-wei-lighter-menu.md) - [Frozen-to-Fresh Poke Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-poke-bowl.md) - [Latin-Inspired Poke Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cilantro-jalapeo-bowl.md) - [QSR Poke Bowl Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-poke-bowls.md) - [Beet-Based Vegan Poke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-vegan-poke.md)