# Earthy Tater Tots This Tater Tot Recipe Utilizes Beets and Cooked Corned Beef By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-11-10 | Updated 2015-11-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tater-tot-recipe References: [foodrepublic](http://www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/red-flannel-hash-tater-tots-recipe/) Normally, a tater tot is a side dish made from deep-fried grated potatoes but this New England recipe gives the classic meal an entirely new look. Reinvented in a purple hue, 'Red Flannel Tater Tots' incorporate vegetables and protein-based ingredients. Mixing a Red Flannel Hash and a tater tot recipe, this satisfying side dish is made with cooked corned beef mixed with [shredded beets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-root-chips) and [chopped potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potato-shreds). The beets give this dish its unusual pigment while also providing it with health benefits such as fiber, immune-boosting vitamin C, potassium and B vitamin folate. This tater tot recipe calls for deep frying, but foodies can also bake the tots for 12-15 minutes if they wish to practice more health conscious cooking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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's Driving This Trend - **Red Flannel Tater Tots:** Creating tater tots with a twist by incorporating beets and cooked corned beef, offering a unique and colorful dining experience. - **Health-conscious Cooking:** Exploring alternative cooking methods like baking instead of deep frying, to cater to health-conscious individuals. - **Functional Food Innovation:** Using ingredients like beets to not only add color and flavor, but also provide health benefits and nutrition. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food industry can explore new recipes and flavors using unconventional ingredients, appealing to adventurous eaters. - **Hospitality and Restaurants:** Restaurants can incorporate colorful and innovative side dishes like Red Flannel Tater Tots to attract customers seeking unique dining experiences. - **Food Packaging:** Food packaging companies can develop packaging solutions that preserve the vibrant colors and flavors of innovative food products like Red Flannel Tater Tots. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-to-Eat Beetroot Tots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-eat-bites.md) - [Low-Carb Tater Tot Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-tots.md) - [Crispy Potato Tot Croutons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-croutots.md) - [Breakfast-style Tater Tots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-breakfast-tots.md) - [Taco-Inspired Tater Tots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-totchos.md) - [Colorful Root Veggie Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-vegetable-fries.md) - [Breaded Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perdue-chicken-plus-chicken-tots.md) - [Vibrant Superfood Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-sweet-potato-fries.md) - [BBQ-Spiced QSR Potato Tots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-chip-seasoned-tots.md)