# Veggie-Rich Risotto Blends RightRice Risotto is Dairy-Free and Packed with Probiotics By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-03-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rightrice-risotto References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/18148-rightrice-rolls-out-reimagined-risotto) & [rightrice](https://rightrice.com/) After introducing vegetable-rich alternatives to conventional rice, RightRice is introducing RightRice Risotto as a refreshed version of the staple Italian dish. Free from dairy and packed with protein, RightRice Risotto is plant-based, non-GMO and made with a combination of legumes—90% lentils, chickpeas and green peas and less than 10% rice plus dehydrated vegetables and spices, in fact. A serving of this risotto is rich with 10 grams of [plant-based protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-organic-plantbased-milk), five grams of fiber and it can be prepared in about 12 minutes. RightRice Risotto can be found in a variety of flavors like [Creamy Parmesan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplyv-parmvegan), Wild Mushroom, Basil Pesto, and Creamy Cracked Pepper. Keith Belling, founder and CEO of RightRice, says, "As consumers are looking to incorporate more plant-based products into their diets without sacrificing taste or flavor, RightRice Risotto continues our focus on reimagining the [rice aisle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-sides) and redefining classic rice dishes." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Alternatives:** The rise of plant-based rice dishes presents an opportunity to innovate new, sustainable protein options. - **Probiotics in Food:** The inclusion of probiotics in RightRice Risotto creates an opportunity to enter the growing functional foods market. - **Convenience Foods:** The quick preparation time of RightRice Risotto taps into the convenience food market and allows for potential adaptations in other rice dishes. ### Where This Applies - **Food Production:** Food producers can explore plant-based and probiotic alternatives in traditional foods to meet growing consumer demand for sustainable, functional products. - **Health and Wellness:** The inclusion of plant-proteins and probiotics in rice dishes could be embraced by the health and wellness industry as a way to offer quick, nutrient-rich meal options. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of convenient, plant-based eating habits by stocking and promoting these new food innovations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Microwave-Ready Risottos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bens-original-risotto-ready-rice.md) - [Seasonal Quick-Cook Risottos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-risotto.md) - [Oat-Based Rice Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatrice.md) - [High-Fiber Protein-Rich Rices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bens-original-10-medley.md) - [Protein-Rich Ready-to-Prepare Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-orzo.md) - [Italian-Style Plant-Powered Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-4-cheeze-style-blend.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Plant Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-pasta-carbonara.md) - [High-Protein Plant-Based Pasta Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profusion-orzo.md) - [Rice-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rice-creamery.md)