# Microwaveable Cauliflower Bowls Trader Joe’s is Now Selling a Vegan Riced Cauliflower Bowl By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-08-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riced-cauliflower-bowls References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a22799964/trader-joes-riced-cauliflower-bowl/) & [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/riced-cauliflower-bowl) As the consumer demand for cauliflower-based products continues to soar, [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-cheese-ravioli) has debuted new a new Riced Cauliflower Bowl. Not only is the new item a delicious option for those who are looking for a low-carb, gluten-free rice replacement, but the the bowls are even vegan-friendly. Trader Joe's new Riced Cauliflower Bowl is described as "a classic veggie treat made even veggie-er by simply going against the grain." Inspired by dishes found at many vegan restaurants, the bowl start with a bed of [riced cauliflower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetgreen-late-fall-menu), which is then topped with [tofu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauldron-tofu-pieces), red onion, and cubes of sweet potato. A layer of seasoned chickpeas is then added before a finishing touch of sambal oelek red chili paste, tamari soy sauce, and tahini sauce. The result is a veggie medley so flavourful, you won't even miss the meat. Best of all, the only cooking required is a few minutes in the microwave. Image Credit: *Trader Joe's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 57% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cauliflower-based Products:** Opportunity for creating innovative plant-based products using cauliflower as a key ingredient. - **Low-carb, Gluten-free Alternatives:** Potential for developing new low-carb, gluten-free options as alternatives to traditional rice dishes. - **Vegan-friendly Convenience Foods:** Market potential for convenient and tasty vegan meals, catering to the growing demand for plant-based options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food companies to develop and market new cauliflower-based products. - **Health and Wellness:** Potential for creating low-carb, gluten-free alternatives in the health and wellness industry. - **Plant-based Foods:** Market potential for vegan-friendly convenience foods in the plant-based foods industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cauliflower-Based Ravioli Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-cheese-ravioli.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Thai Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-see-ew.md) - [Beet-Based Vegan Poke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-vegan-poke.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Mushroom Raviolis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-italian-bolognese-ravioli.md) - [Vegan South Asian Curries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-sri-lankan-curry-rice.md) - [Frozen Teriyaki Chicken Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teriyaki-chicken-bowl.md) - [Vegan Ravioli Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-spinach-cashew-ravioli.md) - [Microwavable Peanut Noodle Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-peanutty-noodle-bowl-with-chicken.md) - [Chromatic Cauliflower Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-cauliflower.md)