# Layered Latin Pizzas This Mexican Quinoa Pizza is an Unexpected Take on a Traditional Pies By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinoa-pizza References: [onegreenplanet.org](http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/mexican-quinoa-pizza-with-red-lentil-tomato-chili/) Taking the traditional ingredients found in many [Mexican dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tex-mex-pizza) and transforming them into a cross-cultural meal, this Mexican Quinoa Pizza is a decidedly different take on classic pizzas. The pizza consists of a [quinoa crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonaut-pizzas) that is made using just a handful of ingredients before being topped with various layers of [vegan ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toppers-pizza-vegan-pizzas) such as kidney beans, avocado, red lentil tomato chili and even a homemade cashew sour cream. Fresh herbs are used as a garnish to make this pizza a fresher take on the cheesy, meaty options that are found all around the world. The Mexican Quinoa Pizza is a far healthier take on pizza and is free of gluten as well as animal ingredients thanks to the vegan formulation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 44% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cross-cultural Ingredients:** Opportunity for incorporating unique and diverse flavors from different cuisines into traditional dishes. - **Alternative Crusts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for creating unconventional pizza crusts using alternative ingredients. - **Healthier Plant-based Options:** Opportunity to cater to the growing demand for healthier, vegan-friendly pizza alternatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate cross-cultural ingredients into their products and menu offerings. - **Restaurant and Food Service:** Opportunity for restaurants to create unique, healthier pizzas by introducing alternative crust options and plant-based toppings. - **Specialty Food and Ingredients:** Manufacturers can develop and market alternative pizza crusts and vegan toppings to cater to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Taco-Inspired Pizza Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mellow-mushroom-taco-nirvana.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Tofu Quiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tofu-quiche.md) - [Nut-Based Vegan Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutbased-vegan-pizza.md) - [Gluten-Free White Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-white-pizza.md) - [Meatless Deep Dish Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-deep-dish-pizza.md) - [Collaborative Vegan-Friendly Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-gazpacha-pizza.md) - [Indulgent Korean Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-quattro.md) - [Cauliflower Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miltons-pizzas.md) - [Frozen Plant-Based Tex-Mex Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tex-mex-pizza.md)