# Afro-Vegan Curry Meals Kula Foods' Plant-Based G.O.A.T Curry Features Stewed Pea Protein By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-03-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-goat-curry References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/12-best-new-vegan-products-2025) & [kulafoods](https://kulafoods.ca/products/goat-curry)  There are now tons of [heat-and-eat plant-based entrées](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-meals-in-minutes) made with meatless alternatives for chicken, beef, and pork, and [Kula Foods'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-mule-series) Plant-Based G.O.A.T Curry serves up something new. This convenient, vegan-friendly meal was inspired by traditional East African family recipes and builds on a base of [spicy stewed pea protein bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonsoy-protein-meals) with rich flavors from garlic, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, thyme, cloves, and Scotch bonnet peppers. This plant-powered rendition of a classic Afro-Caribbean meal is perfect for pairing with everything from rice and peas to sweet plantains or fried dumplings. In addition to offering a unique meat alternative, Kula Foods' sells BBQ Chik-Un, plant-based Ginger Beef, and sauces to amplify the flavors of these meals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 37% - 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 - **Afro-vegan Flavor Fusion:** Kula Foods bridges cultural culinary traditions with vegan diets, creating flavorful opportunities in global plant-based cuisine. - **Heat-and-eat Convenience:** The increasing popularity of quick vegan meals caters to the demand for convenient and healthy meal options in the fast-paced lifestyle of consumers. - **Exotic Plant-based Protein:** Innovative use of pea protein in ethnic-inspired dishes satisfies the growing need for diverse and flavorful meat alternatives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Vegan Food Manufacturing:** There is a burgeoning market for companies producing plant-based adaptations of traditional meat dishes that cater to vegan and health-conscious consumers. - **Ethnic Cuisine:** Companies can explore growth by blending traditional ethnic recipes with modern dietary preferences, thereby appealing to adventurous eaters. - **Ready-to-eat Meal Kits:** A rise in demand for plant-based ready-to-eat meals indicates a lucrative avenue for meal kit providers seeking to serve diverse and global flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-Made Curry Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convenient-meals.md) - [Vegan Katsu Curry Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-katsu-curry.md) - [Meatless Indian Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shicken.md) - [Caribbean Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribbean-meal-kits.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Vegan Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytoeat-vegan-meal.md) - [Plant-Powered Ready Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ready-meal-range.md) - [Frozen Meat-Free Indian Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-indian-meals.md) - [Lamb-Inspired Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-lamb-strips.md) - [Meat-Free Protein Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pot.md)