# Thanksgiving-Inspired Fried Rice Trader Joe's Turkey Sausage Stuffing Fried Rice is Here for Fall By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-10-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-sausage-stuffing-fried-rice References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/071810)  Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-turkey-sweet-potato-burrito) is helping you prep your taste buds for the big meal with its new Turkey Sausage Stuffing Fried Rice. Though fried rice isn't a traditional Thanksgiving side dish, Trader Joe's wants to give fried rice a bit of a festive makeover. The grocery brand's new Turkey Sausage Stuffing Fried Rice starts with long grain rice, which is then combined with onion, celery, breadcrumbs, and holiday herbs like rosemary, parsley, and thyme – all to mimic the [taste of stuffing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffing-seasoned-rolls). The mixture is then paired with Thanksgiving vegetables like carrots, green beans, corn, and fried onions. Finally, some [turkey sausage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-farfalle-pasta-with-italian-chicken-sausage) is thrown into the mix. All you have to do is sautee the mixture with a bit of butter or oil and get ready for a big bite of Thanksgiving flavors. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Thanksgiving-inspired Foods:** The rise of Thanksgiving-inspired twists on foods could create opportunities for new products and menus. - **Fusion Cuisine:** Fusing different cuisines offers opportunities for unique and innovative flavor combinations. - **Convenient Meal Kits:** Brands can capitalize on the convenience trend by offering meal kits with pre-made, festive dishes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can take advantage of the holiday season by creating seasonal twists on products. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and hotels can attract diners during the holiday season by offering one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving-inspired menus. - **Meal Kit Delivery Services:** Meal kit delivery services can offer a convenient way for consumers to enjoy festive meals without the hassle of grocery shopping and recipe searching. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thanksgiving-Inspired Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-turkey-sweet-potato-burrito.md) - [Ready-Made Cornbread Stuffings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornbread-stuffing.md) - [Thanksgiving Stuffing-Flavored Popcorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-stuffing-seasoned-popcorn.md) - [Japanese Style Fried Rice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-style-fried-rice.md) - [Riced Cauliflower Stuffing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riced-cauliflower-stuffing-1.md) - [Garlicky Stir Fried Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stir-fried-garlicky-cabbage.md) - [Seasonal Thanksgiving Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wurst-thanksgiving-sausage.md) - [Thanksgiving-Inspired Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-stuffing-chips.md) - [Frozen Bulgur Pilaf Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgur-pilaf-with-butternut-squash-feta-cheese.md)