New products in 2019 feature pasta, rice, sauces and more made with the vegetable.
In June, Caulipower broke into the breaded chicken category with the launch of Caulipower frozen chicken tenders, featuring breading made with cauliflower.
Available in original and Spicy(ish) varieties, the baked chicken tenders are breaded in a crispy coating composed of cauliflower, rice flour and brown rice flour. The tenders are made from Naked Truth Premium Chicken, which is rated Global Animal Partnership Step 2 and is raised cage-free with no antibiotics ever.
Each 14-oz bag of Caulipower chicken tenders contains 490 calories, zero saturated fat and no added sugar.
Conagra Brands, Inc. is going against the grain in favor of vegetables in new product lines that launched in June under the Healthy Choice and Birds Eye brands.
From Healthy Choice comes a new line of grain-free Power Bowls featuring combinations of greens, vegetables, lean proteins and riced cauliflower. Each bowl boasts 18 to 20 grams of protein and 5 to 7 grams of fiber and is gluten-free.
The Spicy Beef Teriyaki Power Bowl combines braised beef with carrots, broccoli, red bell peppers, chard, kale, spinach and scallions served atop a bed of riced cauliflower in a sweet and spicy teriyaki sauce.
The Basil Pesto Chicken Power Bowl contains pulled chicken breast with white kidney beans, yellow squash, tomatoes, chard, kale, spinach, riced cauliflower and a basil pesto sauce.
The Spicy Black Bean & Chicken Power Bowl mixes pulled chicken breast with black beans, red bell peppers, jalapeño peppers, onions, chard, kale and spinach served atop riced cauliflower with a spicy chili sauce and cotija cheese.
The Chicken Marinara Power Bowl includes pulled chicken breast with broccoli, red bell peppers, chard, kale, spinach, riced cauliflower, marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Under the Birds Eye brand, Conagra introduced a Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Family Favorite Meal that contains riced cauliflower, grilled white meat chicken, broccoli florets, cheddar cheese sauce and a bread crumb topping.
In April, Conagra announced its plan to extend the Healthy Choice brand into the salad dressing category with new plant-based Power Dressing in three varieties: ranch, green goddess and garden french. The dressings are made with cauliflower, lentils, white beans and avocado oil.
Del Monte Foods, Inc. on Oct. 16 introduced Veggieful Bites, featuring savory blends of vegetables and cheese baked in a crust made with cauliflower and whole wheat. Available in broccoli and cheddar, spinach and feta, and veggie and mozzarella varieties, the snacks come in 7.5-oz packages and contain one full serving of vegetables and 9-10 grams of protein per five-bite serving.
The broccoli and cheddar bites are stuffed with parmesan cheese, reduced fat cheddar cheese and broccoli. The snacks contain 240 calories and 5 grams of fiber per serving.
The spinach and feta flavor features a filling of parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, rosemary spinach, cauliflower and onions. Each serving contains 230 calories and 9 grams of fiber.
The veggie and mozzarella variety is filled with parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, green and red bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms and onions. The bites contain 240 calories and 6 grams of fiber per serving.
Del Monte's Contadina brand is branching beyond the canned tomato aisle for the first time with the launch of Contadina Pizzettas, a new line of better-for-you frozen pizza bites announced in early October.
Providing one full serving of vegetables per five pieces, the Pizzettas feature a blend of Roma tomato sauce and cheese stuffed in a crust baked with cauliflower. The pizza snacks come in 7.5-oz packages of 10 bites and are available in three varieties: four cheese, Margherita and garden vegetable.
The four cheese Pizzettas contain a blend of mozzarella, provolone, Romano and Parmesan cheeses with Roma tomato sauce wrapped in a crust made with cauliflower. The pizza snacks provide 11 grams of protein and 270 calories per five-bite serving. serving
The Margherita Pizzettas include mozzarella cheese, basil and Roma tomato sauce stuffed into crust made with cauliflower. The bites contain 10 grams of protein and 260 calories per five-piece serving.
The garden vegetable Pizzettas feature crust made with cauliflower filled with Roma tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, bell peppers, mushrooms and onions. Each five-bite serving packs 8 grams of protein and contains 240 calories.
Green Giant Fresh, a Growers Express brand, added two new regionally inspired varieties to its line of plant-based Veggie Bowls in June. Each bowl contains 200 calories and includes chopped and pre-portioned vegetables that cook in five minutes or fewer.
The Korean BBQ Bowl combines cauliflower crumbles chopped cauliflower, carrots, celery, onions, broccoli, crispy rice needles and a sweet heat Bulgogi sauce.
The Southwest Tortilla Bowl blends cauliflower crumbles, chopped cauliflower, carrots, onions, seasoned tortilla chips, sharp white cheddar cheese and a chipotle chile sauce.
Purely Elizabeth brought cauliflower to breakfast in July with its new Cauli Hot Cereal. Made with a freeze-dried diced cauliflower base, the grain-free, single-serve hot cereals mimic the look and mouthfeel of traditional oats, according to the company. Cauli Hot Cereal is paleo and keto friendly, certified gluten-free, Non-GMO Project verified, vegan and made with organic ingredients. Sweetened with coconut sugar, both varieties contain 8 grams of protein, 15 grams of net carbs and 190-200 calories.
Cinnamon Almond Cauli Hot Cereal is made with almond protein powder, coconut flakes, almonds, freeze-dried cauliflower, coconut sugar, freeze-dried banana, chia seeds, flax seeds, cinnamon and coconut milk powder.
Strawberry Hazelnut Cauli Hot Cereal contains almond protein powder, coconut flakes, coconut sugar, freeze-dried cauliflower, hazelnuts, freeze-dried strawberries, chia seeds and flax seeds.
Real Good Foods broke into the breakfast daypart in April with new Real Good Breakfast Sandwiches. Featuring a bun made with cauliflower and cheese, the sandwiches come in two varieties: bacon, egg and cheddar cheese, which contains 16 grams of protein and 240 calories; and sausage, egg and cheddar cheese, which features 18 grams of protein and 390 calories. Both varieties contain 6 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
Cali’flour Foods is building on its portfolio of frozen cauliflower pizza crusts and flatbreads with a new line of frozen topped pizzas launched in September.
Containing 7 to 8 grams of carbs and 18 to 21 grams of protein per serving, the gluten- and grain-free pizzas feature crust made with cauliflower, mozzarella cheese and egg whites. Varieties include uncured chicken pepperoni, classic cheese, supreme veggie and artisan Margherita.
Jun
2024
Spring has sprung—with new sandwiches.
Category innovation is focusing on health, occasions and functional ingredients.