Plant-based options
With more and more Aussies cutting down on meat, we’re making your flexitarian goals even more achievable by bringing a range of tasty plant-based options to the table. From meat-free protein alternatives and vibrant salads and bowls, to tasty sides and snacks, there’s plenty to choose from if you’re looking to ditch meat from your meal.
Please note that due to our cooking process some menu items may not be suitable for everyone, so keep reading for more information on our plant-based range. You can also check out our health and nutrition section to get the nutrition low-down on some of our most popular fresh and tasty eats.
The Great Pretender Protein
Our high protein, plant-based chicken alternative, the Great Pretender Protein is made from wheat and pea protein and has a very similar texture to a chicken patty, including colour and juiciness, and even caramelises and smells like meat when being grilled. For full Nando’s flavour, the Great Pretender Protein is basted in your choice of PERi-PERi.
Did you know you can swap chicken for the Great Pretender Protein in any burger, wrap, pita, main salad or paella for just $1 extra? That’s right! Thanks to our flexible menu, by making a few easy switches when ordering you can make your meal fully plant-based.
The Great Pretender doesn’t contain any animal products but is cooked on the same grill as meat products, so may not be suitable for everyone.
Superfood Veggie Patty
Not just your run-of-the-mill veggie option, the supercharged Superfood Veggie Patty is loaded with all the good stuff like tri-colour quinoa, red lentils, black beans, kale, chia seeds and veggies. For full Nando’s flavour, the Superfood Veggie Patty is basted in your choice of PERi-PERi.
Want to up your veggie game? Did you know you can swap chicken for the Superfood Veggie Patty in any burger, wrap, pita, main salad or paella? That’s right! Thanks to our flexible menu, by making a few easy switches when ordering you can make your meal fully plant-based.
The Superfood Veggie Patty doesn’t contain any animal products but is cooked on the same grill as meat products, so may not be suitable everyone.
Burgers, wraps and pitas
Don’t want chicken in your burger, wrap or pita? We’ve got you! Simply choose the Great Pretender for just $1 extra or Superfood Veggie Patty for no extra charge instead. Just like our chicken, they’re basted in your choice of PERi-PERi for authentic Nando’s flavor.
Thanks to our flexible menu you can customise your order to make your burger, wrap or pita plant-based. By making a few easy switches when ordering, you’ll find a tasty feed to suit your dietary preferences. (To be fully plant-based, avoid menu items with cheese or bacon and remember to hold the aioli and herbed yoghurt!)
The Great Pretender and Superfood Veggie Patty don’t contain any animal products but are cooked on the same grill as meat products, so may not be suitable for everyone.
Salads and bowls
Did you know you can swap chicken for the Great Pretender Protein or Superfood Veggie Patty in any of our delicious main salads or bowls? Thanks to our flexible menu you can customise your order to make your meal fully plant-based. By making a few easy switches when ordering, you’ll find a tasty feed to suit your dietary preferences.
As well as swapping out the chicken, to make your salad or bowls plant-based, when ordering:
- Power Up Bowl > hold the dressing
- Mediterranean salad or Superfuel salad > hold the feta
- Paella > no other changes needed!
The Paella topping ingredients, the sweet potato in the Superfuel Salad, The Great Pretender and Superfood Veggie Patty are cooked on the same grill as meat products, so may not be suitable for everyone. The olives in Mediterranean salad may contain traces of fish and shellfish.
Snacks and Sides
Our delicious range of Snacks and Sides include loads of plant-based options like our legendary PERi-PERi Chips, PERi-PERi Grilled Broccolini and Spicy Rice, to name a few. With so much choice, you’ll never get bored (or go hungry)!
The full list of plant-based Snack and Sides you can enjoy: Creamy Hummus with PERi-PERi Drizzle & Pita, Chips, PERi-PERi Chips, Sweet Potato Chips, PERi-PERi Sweet Potato Chips, Corn on the Cob, Spicy Rice, PERi-PERi Grilled Broccolini and Garden Salad.
The Corn on the Cob and PERi-PERi Grilled Broccolini are cooked on the same grill as meat products, so may not be suitable for everyone. The Creamy Hummus & Pita may contain traces of milk, fish and egg.
Sauces and dressings
When dining in, you can load your plate with tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar but steer clear of the Trio of Bell Pepper as this dressing contains egg and milk. Please be aware, our PERinaise also contains egg.
Our PERi-PERi sauces, bastings and PERi-Salt are all vegetarian friendly so you can enjoy a feed with full Nando’s flavour.
If you’re shopping the grocery aisle, along with our PERi-PERi sauces and PERi-Salt, our Rubs and Bag & Bake products are also vegetarian friendly.
Still unsure? Check out our handy allergen guide or see the nutrition panel on all our PERi-PERi grocery products.
Our bastings don’t contain animal products, but our brushes and utensils are used on meat products, so may not be suitable for everyone.