It’s not all chicken. (Picture: PA)

As a vegetarian, I always feel a bit silly suggesting grabbing dinner at Nando’s.

Yes, I know that it’s a chicken joint. No, I’m not just going to eat the chips.

Because seriously, guys. Nando’s actually does really great non-chicken related things. They’ve got loads of vegetarian options and – it turns out – they also have stuff that’s suitable for vegans.

We KNOW. Vegans? Going to Nando’s? Madness. But it can (and should) be done. Trust us.


Here’s what anyone sticking to a vegan diet can happily order.

Starters:

Go for the houmous with peri-peri drizzle (ridiculously good), spicy mixed olives, or the peri-peri nuts. All vegan. All great.



Mains:

Sure, you don’t get quite as many options as chicken fans. But there are still some great things to choose from.

Noted vegan JME enjoying a vegan veggie burger. (Picture: Nando’s)

Vegan Mains at Nando's 1. Veggie burger, wrap, or pitta – just make sure to specify you’d like it without mayo or yoghurt 2. Portobello mushroom and halloumi burger, wrap, or pitta – but ask for it without the halloumi, obviously. Still great with plenty of sauce. 3. Quinoa salad – ask for it without the feta cheese 4. Mediterranean salad – skip the feta

Oh, and all the sauces are vegan apart from those of the Perinaise variety. You can also go ahead and add pineapple or avocado to whatever you fancy, just to jazz things up a bit.

Sides:

You can bulk out your meal with loads of sides. Take your pick from these…

Vegan Sides at Nando's Corn on the cob

Garlic bread

Chips

Peri-salted chips

Mixed leaf salad

Chargrilled veg

Sweet potato wedges sans dip

Desserts:

There’s only one vegan-friendly dessert at Nando’s at the moment – the passion fruit gelado.

Nando’s does change its menu pretty regularly, though, and we’ve heard rumblings of some new desserts being added to the menu in the coming months. Fingers crossed for some vegan-friendly ones.

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