# Moroccan Eggplant Pies This Dinner Pie from Higgidy's Incorporates Moroccan Spices By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-01-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinner-pie References: [higgidy](https://www.higgidy.co.uk/product/moroccan-spiced-aubergine-pie) There are many [beef-based dinner pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pukka-product) that are stuffed with carrots, peas, onions and gravy, but Higgidy offers a Moroccan Spiced Aubergine Pie that will satisfy consumers who are looking for a healthier, globally inspired interpretation of the classic meal. As eggplant is often used as a meat replacement in a variety of recipes for its texture and ability to take on flavor, the Moroccan Spiced Aubergine Pie boasts 15% aubergine, as well as a filling of raisins, tomatoes, chickpeas and roasted red pepper. Although dinner pies are commonly seasoned with savory spices like thyme, oregano and sage, this version opts for a [Moroccan-style combination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-keftas) of coriander, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper and cayenne instead. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Healthy Dinner Pies:** There is an opportunity to create more globally inspired and healthier versions of classic dinner pies by using innovative ingredients and spices. - **Meat Replacement:** There is a trend towards using eggplant as a meat replacement in various recipes due to its texture and flavor-absorbing capabilities. - **Global Flavor Combinations:** Moroccan-style spice combinations, such as coriander, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper, and cayenne, can inspire new flavor profiles in diverse cuisines. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore creating healthier dinner pies using innovative ingredients and global flavor combinations. - **Plant-based Meat Alternatives:** The plant-based meat alternative industry can capitalize on the trend of using eggplant as a meat replacement by developing new and innovative products. - **Spices and Seasonings:** The spices and seasonings industry can incorporate Moroccan-inspired spice combinations into their products to cater to the demand for global flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Regenerative Flour Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higgidy-pies.md) - [Savory Low-Carbon Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chana-rama-pie.md) - [Savory Fermented Vegetable Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-pie.md) - [Plant-Based Pie Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higgidy-products.md) - [Savory Plant-Based Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-plant-based-pie.md) - [Meatless Steak Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-pie.md) - [Savory Prepackaged Pie Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higgidy-slices.md) - [Comforting Plant-Based Pork Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porkless-pies.md) - [Savory Burger-Inspired Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pukka-cheeseburger-pie.md)