# Region-Inspired Microwaved Dishes Lean Cuisine's Limited Edition Entrees Feature Global Cuisine By M | Published 2016-08-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwaved-dish References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/08/lean-cuisine-adds-new-regionally-and-internationally-inspired-limited-edition-entrees.html) & [leancuisine](https://www.leancuisine.ca/en/) Lean Cuisine is adding four new [cultural microwaved dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-meal) to its list of to-go entrees, inspired by both international and regional cuisine. The meals source food culture from around the world to create flavors with high-protein options for quick meal prep. The meals are conveniently sourced using organic produce and even a few gluten-free ingredients for the health-conscious consumer. The Limited Edition line offers four new meals that include and expand past North American cuisine to incorporate more worldly flavors. These include a Chicken Tikka Masala inspired by Indian cuisine as well as a [Chile Tamale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexicaninspired-meal-kits) and Ginger Beef sourced from Mexico and Thailand. The dishes also contain a hearty serving of protein with up to 18-grams. This ensures consumers receive quality and filling food in a quick heating format. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Cultural Microwaved Dishes:** Lean Cuisine's new cultural microwaved dishes tap into the global flavors of international cuisine to expand the options for convenient and quick meal prep. - **High-protein Microwave Meals:** Lean Cuisine's high-protein microwaved dishes present a disruption opportunity for food companies, creating a new sector for on-the-go meals that are not only convenient but also fulfilling. - **Convenient, Organic, and Gluten-free Meals:** Lean Cuisine's new cultural microwaved dishes offer a disrupt opportunity for the organic and gluten-free food industries, reaching restaurants and food retailers alike. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Ready-to-eat Food Industry:** Lean Cuisine's new cultural microwaved dishes open up a new market for ready-to-eat and quick-prep food manufacturers, effectively competing with traditional ready-to-eat brands. - **Protein Bar Industry:** Lean Cuisine's high-protein microwaved dishes disrupt the protein bar industry by offering an alternative, savory option for high-protein and on-the-go meals. - **Organic and Gluten-free Industry:** Lean Cuisine's new cultural microwaved dishes tap into the growing organic and gluten-free food market, presenting a chance for businesses and restaurants to adjust their menus and widen their marketability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [International Cuisine Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saffron-road-frozen-meals.md) - [Moroccan-Inspired Frozen Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-and-eat-meals.md) - [Frozen Asian Epicurean Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saffron-road.md) - [Clean Microwavable Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwavable-meal-cups.md) - [Pouch-Packaged Meal Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilda-easy-meals.md) - [Extensive Frozen Meal Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-frozen-meals.md) - [International Cuisine Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilda-tasty-sides.md) - [Fakeaway Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-cuisine-munch-box.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Asian Cuisine Meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mings-frozen-meals.md)