# Mediterranean-Style Quinoa Bowls Wawa's New Mediterranean Bowl with Quinoa is a Healthy Option By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-05-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-bowl-with-quinoa References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/wawa-puts-together-new-mediterranean-bowl-with-quinoa/) Capitalizing on the success of [veggie and grain bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supergrain-bowls), Wawa has just debuted a new Mediterranean Bowl with Quinoa. The new dish is an expansion of the existing Hot Bowls lineup, which already includes customer favorites such as the Bacon Mac & Cheese Bowl, Roasted Chicken Burrito Bowl, and the Chicken Strip Mashed Potato Bowl. The new Mediterranean Bowl with Quinoa starts with a base of warm and fluffy quinoa, which is then topped with [roasted chicken, cabbage slaw, hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cava-chicken-shawarma), and cucumbers. The whole thing is also drizzled with a spiced harissa sauce for a bit of heat. With its new Mediterranean Bowl with Quinoa, Wawa aims to cater to the growing number of consumers looking for fast, yet healthy options that incorporate veggies and lean proteins. Image Credit: *Wawa.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 97% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Veggie and Grain Bowls:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unique flavor combinations and plant-based protein options to attract health-conscious consumers. - **Expanding Hot Bowls Lineup:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative bowl concepts that cater to diverse dietary preferences and regional flavors. - **Fast, Healthy Options:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use technology and automation to streamline the preparation and delivery of nutritious meals on-the-go. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable bowl concepts that offer a variety of fresh ingredients and global flavors. - **Quick-service Restaurants:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate digital ordering systems and mobile app functionality to enhance convenience and personalization for customers. - **Meal Delivery Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop pre-packaged, microwavable bowl options with high-quality ingredients for time-strapped individuals seeking healthy meal solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Platform-Exclusive Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-mezze-bowl.md) - [Mediterranean-Style Breakfast Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-breakfast-bowl.md) - [Guest-Crafted Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guest-custom-contest.md) - [Spicy Seafood Protein Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-seafood-bowls.md) - [Replenishing Post-Workout Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/post-workout-bowls.md) - [Nutritious Wintertime Meal Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jasons-deli-handcrafted-bowls.md) - [Spiced Honey Hummus Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-chicken-hummus-protein-bowl.md) - [Customizable Mediterranean Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kypelos.md) - [New Year Menu Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cava-spicy-lamb.md)