# Spicy Riced Cauliflower Packets Trader Joe’s Spicy Mexican-Style Riced Cauliflower is Flavorful By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-01-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-mexicanstyle-riced-cauliflower References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/mexican-style-riced-cauliflower) If plain old cauliflower rice seems a bit bland to you, you'll want to give [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riced-hearts-of-palm) new Spicy Mexican-Style Riced Cauliflower a try instead. With the low-carb craze still going strong, Trader Joe's has introduced a new Spicy Mexican-Style Riced Cauliflower product. The new frozen dish starts with the brand's signature cauliflower rice and seasons it with tomato concentrate and a flavorful blend of cumin, cayenne, and lime. For some extra nutrition, Trader Joe's has thrown in diced tomatoes, red, yellow, and green bell peppers, and [pickled jalapeños](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickled-jalapeo-pepper-slices) for a bit of crunch. The result is a tasty, Mexican-inspired blend that "makes a scrumptious [vegan side dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-sri-lankan-curry-rice) or a bomb-diggity base for a burrito bowl." Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 71% | 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 - **Low-carb Convenience Foods:** There is an opportunity for food companies to continue creating low-carb, flavorful foods that cater to the health-conscious consumer. - **Cauliflower as a Rice Alternative:** There is an opportunity for food companies to continue utilizing cauliflower as a versatile substitute for rice with added flavor profiles. - **Frozen Meal Innovation:** There is an opportunity for food companies to continue creating new and innovative frozen meal options with unique flavor combinations. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend towards healthier and convenient food options by continuing to innovate. - **Frozen Foods:** Frozen foods can capitalize on the trend towards convenient and healthy meal options by creating unique and flavorful frozen meals. - **Vegetarian and Vegan Foods:** Vegetarian and vegan food companies can capitalize on the trend towards plant-based diets by continuing to create flavorful and innovative options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cauliflower Seasoned Rice Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-cauliflower-rice.md) - [Crispy Jalapeño Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-crispy-jalapeo-pieces.md) - [Grain-Free Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riced-hearts-of-palm.md) - [Wood Oven-Cooked Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-meat-pizza.md) - [Spicy Tempura Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-tempura-seaweed-snack.md) - [Spicy Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredded-spicy-mexican-style-blend-cheese.md) - [Japanese Style Fried Rice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-style-fried-rice.md) - [Garlicky Stir Fried Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stir-fried-garlicky-cabbage.md) - [Chile-Seasoned Mango Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chile-seasoned-dried-mango.md)