# Protein-Rich Chickpea Couscous Suzie's Organic Chickpea Couscous is Made with Four Ingredients By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-08-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-couscous References: [newhope](https://www.newhope.com/products-and-trends/2021-natural-products-expo-east-nexty-awards-finalists/gallery?slide=11) & [goodgroceries](https://www.goodgroceries.com/products/organic-chickpea-cous-cous?variant=34851047932068) Suzie's Organic Chickpea Couscous helps to build simple, protein-packed meals with a solution that's ready to eat in a matter of minutes. Made with just four ingredients like chickpeas, sunflower oil and sea salt, the organic [chickpea couscous is gluten-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-up-carb-down), high in fiber and packed with 12 grams of protein per serving. This new twist on a classic dish provides a nourishing alternative to traditional couscous, plus it boasts triple the amount of [protein as compared to pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-pasta) or wheat-based couscous. The alternative couscous promises to [appeal to vegans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-chickpea-big-soup), as well as those who desire kosher, gluten-free and organic offerings. The Organic Chickpea Couscous was named one of the finalists in the Best New Organic Food category at the 2021 Natural Products Expo East NEXTY Awards. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Protein-rich Plant-based Alternatives:** Opportunity to develop more plant-based alternatives that are high in protein to cater to consumers' dietary preferences and health needs. - **Gluten-free Convenience Foods:** Opportunity to introduce more gluten-free and ready-to-eat foods for customers who are looking for quick, easy, and healthy meal options. - **Clean Label Ingredients:** Opportunity to promote clean label, organic, and simple ingredient lists for more transparency and to appeal to health-conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Health Food Industry:** Opportunities for innovation in health food industry to develop more products with high protein and clean label ingredients. - **Convenience Food Industry:** Opportunities for innovation in the convenience food industry to introduce more gluten-free and ready-to-eat foods that cater to consumers' dietary preferences and busy lifestyles. - **Organic Food Industry:** Opportunities for innovation in the organic food industry to develop more products with clean label ingredients that appeal to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Protein Couscous](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boostcous.md) - [Gluten-Free Chickpea Fusilli Pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-fusilli-pasta.md) - [Microwaveable Organic Couscous](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-couscous.md) - [Protein-Rich Ready-to-Prepare Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-orzo.md) - [Protein-Forward Pasta Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pastas.md) - [High-Protein Plant-Based Pasta Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profusion-orzo.md) - [Protein-Packed Chickpea Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-yogurts.md) - [Grain-Free Chickpea Oatmeals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-free-chickpea-oatmeal.md) - [Chickpea Protein Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-yogurt.md)