Doing Veganuary is a challenge at the best of times, but it can be especially tricky to stick with it when all your friends want to go out for dinner or get takeaways.
Luckily, Nando’s has your back with their brand-new Spiced Chickpea Burger, which is guaranteed to spice up the menu this January.
Served in Nandos' signature Portuguese roll and costing just £7.55, the burger contains a tasty chickpea and spinach patty, with hints of cumin, coriander and turmeric – loaded with houmous, red pepper chutney and topped with red pickled onions.
Not only that, but the Mango & Lime level of spice on the PERi-ometer is back, meaning you can flavour the burger exactly how you want it without feeling embarrassed for ordering Lemon & Herb.
Maybe you’re not going fully vegan and just have a resolution to eat more plant-based food stuffs, in which case the return of their Portobello Mushroom & Halloumi Pitta, served with chilli jam, wild garlic aioli and lettuce is bound to be a hit with you.
We love that Nando’s is committed to becoming Net Zero by 2030 and is already carbon neutral in most of their restaurants.
Right we’re starting to feel a bit peckish… cheeky Nando’s anyone?
Need some more plant-based inspiration? Check out these vegetarian cookbooks...
Where to buy the best vegetarian cookbooks
1 of 9A Modern Way to Eat
The fresh, modern recipes from cook and food writer Anna Jones are hard to resist. Her recipes are led by the joy of eating, from the waft of garlic from a frying pan to the crisp sound of diving into a puff pastry pie. Are you hungry yet?
2 of 9Cranks Recipe Book: The Vegetarian Classics
If there's any vegetarian book you need as a beginner veggie, it's this one. Containing recipes inspired by the famous mid-century restaurant of the same name, Cranks recipes are achievable, interesting and delicious. This book contains all the basics you'll ever need to know about vegetarian cooking.
3 of 9Veg: Easy & Delicious Meals for Everyone as seen on Channel 4's Meat-Free Meals
Although it was only released this year, Jamie Oliver's new book, Veg, is sure to become a classic. Whether it's the Bombay-style chip butty or the silky smooth tomato curry, this one's got our mouths watering.
4 of 9Greenfeast: Spring, Summer
Nigel Slater's recipes are beautifully simple, perfect for a quick and tasty solo dinner or a bountiful feast with friends. His latest vegetarian book Greenfeast comes in a summer and winter version, and is inspired by seasonal produce.
5 of 9MOB Veggie: Feed 4 or more for under £10
One of the newer entrants on this list, MOB Veggie combines affordable ingredients with funky flavours to create this new-found classic of a cookbook. Try the baked feta with buttery garlic ciabattas, you won't look back.
6 of 9East: 120 Vegetarian and Vegan recipes from Bangalore to Beijing
Another veggie classic, Meera Sodha's East brings the flavours of the world to British kitchens. The pumpkin Malai curry will change your life, honestly.
7 of 9River Cottage Veg Every Day!
River Cottage's cookbooks stand the test of time in a glorious way, which is why we've included them in this list. There are plenty of warming one-pot dishes, summer salads and easy bakes to be found in this book, all inspired by the changing seasons and what can be found in your garden.
8 of 9The Green Roasting Tin: Vegan and Vegetarian One Dish Dinners
The Green Roasting Tin is the second in the line of three successful books from the food stylist and writer Rukmini Iyer. The dishes in this book all use just one roasting tin, with the occasional addition of rice or cous cous. Less washing up, gorgeous and inventive recipes, what more could you want?
9 of 9Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi
Plenty was the cookbook that launched Israeli chef Yottam Ottolenghi into the spotlight, and his recipes have really stood the test of time. Fill your cupboard with tahini and vibrant vegetables to create dishes like his courgette and hazelnut salad.
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Veganuary is a great way to test out being vegan or more plant-based but it can be hard so here are some of our top tips for getting the most out of the month...
- Plan your meals so you don't get caught out because you don't have enough ingredients.
- Check labels. You'll be amazed at how many things aren't actually vegan.
- Team up with a friend and support each other.
- Take supplements if you feel like you aren't getting enough protein. Eventually you'll be able to adapt your meals so that you are.
- Don't give up! You've got this.