# Legume-Based Rice Replacements Trader Joe’s Organic Chickpea & Red Lentil Risoni is Gluten-Free By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-02-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lentil-risoni References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/organic-chickpea--red-lentil-risoni) For those who are looking for an alternative to rice that doesn't sacrifice flavor, [Trader Joe’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-fusilli-pasta) Organic Chickpea & Red Lentil Risoni is the perfect swap. Trader Joe’s new Organic Chickpea & Red Lentil Risoni that's meant to serve as a [grain replacement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-minute-farro) that can stand in for rice in virtually any recipe. The Organic Risoni is made from just organic chickpea flour and organic red lentil flour, which means it's completely [gluten-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-gluten-free-cheese-pizza) and free from any additives. Impressively, the Organic Risoni packs 10 grams of protein per quarter-cup dry serving and preparation is a piece of cake. As Trader Joe's puts it: "If you can boil water, you, too, can enjoy toothsome, rice-like Risoni in about 10-15 minutes!" Image Credit: *Trader Joe's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Legume-based Rice Replacements:** The growing demand for plant-based and gluten-free food products opens up opportunities for the development of legume-based rice replacements. - **Grain Alternatives for Health-conscious Consumers:** The trend towards healthier eating habits creates an opportunity for developing grain alternatives that are high in protein and free from additives. - **Convenient and Easy-to-prepare Food Products:** The increasing demand for convenience and ease-of-use in food products creates opportunities for the development of easy-to-prepare legume-based rice replacements like Trader Joe’s Organic Chickpea & Red Lentil Risoni. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** There is an opportunity for food manufacturers to develop new plant-based and gluten-free products that cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Retail and Distribution:** Retailers and distributors can capitalize on the growing demand for healthier food products by stocking up on alternatives like legume-based rice replacements. - **Food Service:** Food service providers can offer legume-based rice replacements as an alternative to standard rice, catering to customers with dietary restrictions and those looking for healthier options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gluten-Free Chickpea Fusilli Pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-fusilli-pasta.md) - [Organic Lentil Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-lentil-vegetable-soup.md) - [Cauliflower-Based Ravioli Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-cheese-ravioli.md) - [Organic Rice-Based Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-nondairy-rice-beverage.md) - [Microwaveable Organic Couscous](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-couscous.md) - [Oat-Based Rice Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatrice.md) - [Gluten-Free Pasta Variants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banza-1.md) - [Vegan South Asian Curries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-sri-lankan-curry-rice.md) - [Vegan Ravioli Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-spinach-cashew-ravioli.md)