# Antioxidant Egg Rolls This Chinese Egg Roll Recipe is Paired with a Spicy Pomegranate Sauce By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-12-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-rolls References: [halfbakedharvest](http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chinese-chicken-brussels-sprouts-egg-rolls-sweet-chile-pomegranate-sauce/) & [halfbakedharvest](http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/) This crispy Chinese egg roll recipe from the Half Baked Harvest blog stuffs a lot of flavor into thin [egg roll wrappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springroll). Some of these tasty things include Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, carrots, garlic, ginger, green onions and chicken, although the meat could easily be left out for a [vegetarian option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sriracha-tahini-stirfry). As for the sauces that go inside of the rolls, there’s hoisin, soy and sesame oil, as well as fish sauce, which is optional in this recipe, but the saltiness helps to cut through the sweet chile pomegranate sauce, which adds a punch of antioxidants to the dish. The egg roll dipping sauce is made with Thai pepper sauce, soy sauce, pomegranate juice, brown sugar and rice vinegar, giving a nice blend of salty, sweet and spicy flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Crispy Chinese Egg Rolls:** Opportunity for innovative twists on traditional Chinese egg roll recipes using unique flavor combinations and alternative fillings. - **Antioxidant Pomegranate Sauce:** Opportunity to develop and market healthier sauce alternatives with antioxidant-rich ingredients like pomegranate. - **Vegetarian Egg Roll Options:** Opportunity to create and promote vegetarian egg roll options that cater to the growing demand for plant-based alternatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Harnessing the trend of antioxidant egg rolls to develop new product lines and menu offerings in the food and beverage industry. - **Healthy Fast Food:** Exploring the trend of antioxidant egg rolls to develop healthier fast food options that align with consumer demand for nutritious, yet convenient, meals. - **Catering and Event Services:** Capitalizing on the trend of antioxidant egg rolls to offer unique and flavorful menu options for catering and event planning services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dippable Veggie Egg Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-egg-rolls-with-sweet-spicy-sauce.md) - [Crispy Holiday Spring Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peking-duck-spring-rolls.md) - [Fruity QSR Dessert Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pie-roll.md) - [Prepackaged Veggie-Only Spring Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-spring-rolls.md) - [Purple Rice Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-rice-wraps.md) - [Flavorful Basil-Infused Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summ-thai-basil-chicken.md) - [Vegan Egg Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-egg-roll.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Potstickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-potstickers.md) - [Pre-made Tofu Spring Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-roll-with-tofu.md)