# Veggie-Infused Chickpea Pastas Chickapea's New +Greens Line is Made with Kale and Spinach By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-02-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-pastas References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/reimagine-pasta-with-chickapeas-new-greens-line-301220405.html) & [chickapea](https://chickapea.com/) Chickapea is reimagining pasta with its new +[Greens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-greens) [chickpea pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banza-1), which are packed with vegetables, organic and gluten-free. Made with only chickpeas, lentils, kale and spinach, the +Greens pasta provides more than two full servings of vegetables and an impressive [24 grams of protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-pasta) from plant-based sources with each serving. Additionally, the product is a great source of iron and Vitamins K and B6, which helps to make it stand out as "the best nutritional profile in the pulse pasta category." The nutritious plant-powered pasta products are available in several different shapes, including penne, spaghetti and spirals. The versatile pasta products are also said to be a great replacement for animal-based proteins, as they can be added to everything from salads to soups and curries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 9% - 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's Driving This Trend - **Vegetable-infused Pasta:** There is an opportunity for food companies to innovate by incorporating vegetables into their pasta products as consumers continue to prioritize plant-based diets. - **Pulse Pasta:** As consumers seek out healthier pasta options, there is a growing trend of using protein and fiber-rich pulses like chickpeas and lentils to create pasta products. - **Plant-based Protein:** A shift towards plant-based diets among consumers has created an opportunity for food companies to offer alternative protein sources like chickpea and lentil-based pasta products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can capitalize on the growing demand for healthier pasta options that incorporate vegetables and offer plant-based protein sources. - **Grocery Retail:** Health-conscious consumers are seeking out convenient, plant-based meal options like pulse pasta, creating an opportunity for grocery retailers to offer these products in their stores. - **Meal Kit Delivery:** Meal kit delivery services can differentiate themselves by offering healthier, plant-based pasta options that incorporate vegetables and high-protein pulses like chickpeas and lentils. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-pasta.md) - [Better-for-You Chickpea Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-chickpea-penne.md) - [Protein-Forward Pasta Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pastas.md) - [Bean-Powered Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-pasta.md) - [Nutrition-Focused Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-protein-cellentani.md) - [Gluten-Free Chickpea Fusilli Pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-fusilli-pasta.md) - [Shapely Chickpea Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-based-pasta.md) - [Protein-Rich Ready-to-Prepare Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-orzo.md) - [Yellow Pea-Based Spaghettis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenb.md)