Nando's macho peas are a delicious, creamy and spicy side dish that are a snap to make vegan. With one simple substitution you can enjoy this popular Nando's offering at home. And, they only take about five minutes to make!
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Vegan Options At Nando's?
So, first things first - Nando's is not a restaurant most vegans frequent, including myself! They're famous for their peri peri chicken recipes. But, if like me, you've been invited by non-vegan friends, it's handy to know what your options are. Here's Nando's plant based options:
- Rainbow Salad Bowl: Warm spiced grains share a bowl with long stem broccoli, hummus, rainbow slaw, pickled golden carrots all sprinkled with seeds.
- The Great Imitator: This is a pea protein peri peri wrap sandwich. Essentially, it's a vegan imitation chicken wrap. It comes topped with Nando's own specialty vegan mayonnaise. The Great Imitator comes as a wrap, a pita sandwich or a burger - all vegan!
- Spiced Chickpea Burger: This is a chickpea and spinach burger, loaded with a special blend of Nando's spices and topped with chutney and red pickled onions.
- Spiced Grains And Butternut Squash: A bowl brimming with spiced grains, roasted butternut squash, green beans and dried fruit.
- Rainbow Slaw: A bowl of crunchy veg in a mustard dressing. A great Nando's vegan option.
- Mixed Leaf Salad: 4different kinds of salad leaves with tomatoes and cucumbers in a balsamic dressing.
- Spicy Rice: Nando's has a signature dish - and this is it!
- Corn On The Cob: Flame grilled to crispy perfection, this is a great Nando's vegan option.
- Long Stem Broccoli: If you're looking for a great side, look no further than broccoli in a lemon and garlic sauce.
- Garlic Bread: It's vegan!
- Chips: The chips are not fried in a meat based oil, so you're free to enjoy the range of Nando's chips.
- Sweet Potato Wedges With Garlic Perinaise Dip: Crispy sweet potato wedges that are served with Nando's own special vegan peri peri mayonnaise.
- Spicy Olives: These spicy olives are served with mushrooms and red peppers.
- Hummus With A Peri Peri Drizzle: This gorgeous hummus is served with a drizzle of peri-peri sauce and pita bread.
- Chilly Billy Lolly: Looking for dessert? Cool down with this apple and blackcurrant flavored lolly.
- Mango Gelado: Yummy frosty mango gelato.
And, now, I'm here to give you a "veganized" version of Nando's macho peas. So easy to make!
Ingredients You'll Need To Make Nando's Macho Peas
- Peas: Fresh, frozen or canned will do. I used frozen.
- Mint: A few sprigs of fresh mint are one of the secrets to Nando's macho peas. Substituting dried mint just won't work here.
- Parsley: Parsley has an earthy, peppery taste that makes a big contribution here.
- Salt: Salt makes all the other flavors pop.
- Chili Pepper Flakes: Brings out the heat! You can use more or less depending on your tolerance for spiciness.
- Vegan Butter + Olive Oil: The combination makes these peas extra creamy.
How To Make Nando's Macho Peas
Hint: It couldn't be simpler!
- Boil your peas for 3 minutes.
- Drain the peas, return them to the pan and stir in the olive oil, butter, mint, parsley, chili pepper flakes and salt.
- Enjoy!
What To Serve With Nando's Macho Peas
- Vegan Sausage Rolls
- Air Fried Oyster Mushrooms
- Vegan Chicken Wings
- Vegan Chicken Nuggets With Chipotle Mayo
- Vegan Lentil Loaf (Vegan Meatloaf) - No Nuts
- The Best Veggie Pot Pie Recipe - Comforting and Creamy
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Recipe
You can store cooked peas in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. Store them in a shallow, airtight container.
You can! Allow the peas to cool fully. Transfer them to a shallow, airtight container, and freeze for 8-9 months.
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📖 Recipe
Nando's Macho Peas Recipe
Ingredients
- 2½ cups peas fresh, frozen or canned
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped finely
- 1 tablespoon mint chopped finely
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons chili flakes *or to taste
Instructions
- Boil the peas for 3 minutes over medium heat.
- Drain the peas, return them to the pan and stir in the olive oil, butter, mint, parsley, chili pepper flakes and salt. *see note 1 for mushy peas.
Notes
- To make mushy peas, after you've drained the peas, return half of them to the pan and smash them with a fork. Stir in the remaining half of the peas.
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