# Frozen Quinoa Burgers The Dr. Praeger's Vegetarian Patties Contain Protein from Black Beans By M | Published 2016-09-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-patties References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/food-spotlight-dr-praegers-black-bean-quinoa-veggie-burgers/) & [drpraegers](http://drpraegers.com/) Vegetarians seeking a protein-rich burger alternative that is healthy, wholesome and equally as filling can turn to the pre-made vegetarian patties by [Dr. Praeger's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delectable-veggie-burgers) that made using a medley of black beans and quinoa. The combination of the two ingredients provides a rich, simplistic and nutritious meal-alternative. The patties are proudly made with vegetables and superfoods, without trying to mimic the taste or the flavor of meat. Instead the [vegetarian burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-veggie-burger) aim to provide a filling and alternative legume version made with tri-colored quinoa, beans, potato flakes, peppers, corn and jalapenos. The patties are [pre-made and frozen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quorn-frozen-products) so that consumers can quickly cook them on the grill. The use of quinoa helps to bind the patties so they hold together like a real burger would. The dish is also conveniently gluten-free. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vegetarian Protein-rich Burgers:** The rising demand for healthy, wholesome, protein-rich vegetarian burgers is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the food industry. - **Pre-made Frozen Vegetarian Patties:** The trend of offering pre-made frozen vegetarian patties catering to the busy lifestyle of consumers presents an opportunity for innovation and growth in the food industry. - **Quinoa-based Food Products:** The growing popularity of quinoa as a nutritious, superfood ingredient in the food industry is an opportunity for companies to develop innovative quinoa-based food products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Vegetarian Food Industry:** The vegetarian food industry can capitalize on the trend of offering protein-rich and wholesome vegetarian burgers with innovative ingredients to cater to the rising demand of the health-conscious consumers. - **Frozen Food Industry:** The frozen food industry can innovate by offering convenient, pre-made vegetarian patties with superfoods like quinoa to cater to the busy lifestyles of consumers. - **Superfoods Industry:** The superfoods industry can develop innovative food products incorporating quinoa, as it gains popularity as a nutritious ingredient in the food industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delectable Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delectable-veggie-burgers.md) - [Textural Veggie-Rich Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-burgers.md) - [Crunchy Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-veggie-burgers.md) - [Black Bean Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-black-bean-patty.md) - [Microwavable Vegan Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-burger-patty.md) - [Vegetarian-Friendly Convenience Store Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-black-bean-burger.md) - [Veggie-Forward Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slider-patties.md) - [Quarter-Pound Meatless Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-style-burger.md) - [Fermented Rye Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-grain-vegetable-burger.md)