# Cauliflower Meal Cups Kitchen & Love Makes Globally Inspired Cauliflower Quick Meals By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-quick-meals References: [cucinaandamore](https://www.cucinaandamore.com/shop/kitchen-and-love/cauliflower-mealsnew.html/) & [usatoday](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/07/04/7-convenient-new-foods-also-fancy-shmancy/743947002/) Cauliflower is the cruciferous vegetable that is being used as a healthy alternative for everything from rice to [conventional pizza crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miltons-pizzas), and to help consumers enjoy this of-the-moment ingredient as easily as possible, Kitchen & Love launched a trio of Cauliflower Quick Meals. At the Summer Fancy Food Show, Kitchen & Love shared three globally inspired cauliflower-based meal cups in Indian Vegetable Curry, Peruvian Vegetable Ceviche and Moroccan Vegetable Harissa. In the same way that some [quick-cooking meal cups feature rice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleserve-rice-cup) or quinoa as a base, these [single-serve cups use cauliflower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleserve-pizzas) as a satisfying substitute. Each individual cup comes with a small container of sauce and a spork for the ease of on-the-go eating. These 100% vegan meal cups do not need water or refrigeration and can be heated with ease in the microwave. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 70% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cauliflower-based Meals:** The growing trend of using cauliflower as a substitute for traditional ingredients in meals presents an opportunity for companies to create new meal offerings. - **Globally Inspired Quick Meals:** The trend of global flavors in easy-to-prepare meals opens an opportunity for companies to offer more culturally diverse options. - **Convenient Single-serve Cups:** The convenience of on-the-go eating with pre-packaged meals in single-serve cups presents an opportunity for companies to provide more portable meal options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** There is opportunity for food and beverage companies to create new healthy and globally-inspired meal options using cauliflower as a base ingredient. - **Packaged Foods:** Packaged food companies can explore single-serve cup options for on-the-go eating while incorporating global flavors to appeal to consumers seeking convenience and cultural diversity. - **Vegan Food:** The growing trend of veganism presents an opportunity for companies to create more ready-to-eat vegan meal options that can be enjoyed on-the-go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cauilflower-Based Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-based-pastas.md) - [Stuffed Cauliflower Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-bite.md) - [Puffed Veggie-Packed Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulipuffs.md) - [Chromatic Cauliflower Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-cauliflower.md) - [Clean Microwavable Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwavable-meal-cups.md) - [Comforting Cauliflower Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetgreen-late-fall-menu.md) - [Cauliflower-Based Food Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulipower-1.md) - [Cauliflower-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-based-ice-cream.md) - [Nutritious Free-From Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulitos.md)