# Vegan BBQ Sides Purple Carrot Launched a New Summer BBQ Menu By Lima Kalim | Published 2024-07-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-bbq-menu References: [purplecarrot](http://purplecarrot.com/weekly-menu/prepared-meals)  [Purple Carrot's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-dog) summer BBQ menu is a delightful twist on classic BBQ fare. The menu features vegan versions of traditional BBQ sides like Creamy Mac and Cheese and Potato Salad. Purple Carrot will launch its inaugural [Chicago](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-hot-dog-pizza)-style hot dog kit on July 17th, perfectly timed for [National Hot Dog Day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-hot-dog-month). This special hot dog features Upton’s Up Dog, a delectable and guilt-free option that caters to flexitarians and food enthusiasts alike. The Chicago-style hot dog is topped with a delightful array of condiments, including yellow mustard, sweet relish, yellow onion, dill pickle spears, Roma tomato, sport peppers, poppy seeds, and celery salt. It's a true celebration of flavors that captures the essence of Chicago's iconic hot dog tradition. Notably, Purple Carrot’s Chicago Dog has 100% less cholesterol, 50% less fat, 85% less saturated fat, and 30% less sugar. Image Credit: Purple Carrot ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegan BBQ Menu:** Purple Carrot's vegan BBQ menu offers plant-based versions of nostalgic BBQ dishes, transforming a traditionally meat-centric cuisine into a healthier alternative. - **Flexitarian Hot Dog Kits:** The launch of Chicago-style vegan hot dog kits caters to the growing flexitarian population, providing a low-fat, low-cholesterol gourmet option for summer barbecues. - **Health-conscious Comfort Foods:** With options like vegan Creamy Mac and Cheese and Potato Salad, Purple Carrot redefines comfort foods by making them both delicious and nutritious. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Food:** The plant-based food industry continues to innovate by offering familiar, enjoyable meals such as BBQ sides and hot dogs that appeal to both vegans and non-vegans. - **Meal Kit Delivery:** Companies in the meal kit delivery sector are capitalizing on the demand for convenient, health-conscious meal options that include vegan takes on beloved dishes. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry benefits from vegan products that provide traditional flavors without the associated health risks of cholesterol and high fat. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Hot Dog Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-dog.md) - [Seasonal Vegan Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-carrot-meal-kits.md) - [Vegan Barbecue Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-bbq-bowl.md) - [Plant-Based Chicago-Style Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portillos-garden-dog.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Hot Dog Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-roast-veggie-dog.md) - [Plant-Based Steamed Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-wow-bao.md) - [Comforting Vegan Soup Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-carrots-october-menu.md) - [Plant-Based Holiday Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-box.md) - [Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-bbq-pulled-pork-sandwich.md)