# Spiced Chickpea Burgers Nando's First Vegan Burger Shares a Taste of Cumin, Coriander & Turmeric By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-01-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-chickpea-burger References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/uk/food-news/a38663419/nandos-vegan/) & [nandos](https://www.nandos.ca/)  For the first time in [Nando's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nandos-vegan-perinaise) history, a vegan burger was added to the menu and guests can now dig into the Spiced Chickpea Burger. This [plant-based patty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-burgers) is made with chickpea and spinach, plus cumin, coriander and turmeric, and it can be found in Nando's famous soft, sweet roll with hummus, red pepper chutney and red pickled onions. This new vegan burger began appearing on Nando's menu in early January, which gave plant-based eaters a fresh and inspiring new meal to try during Veganuary. This plant-powered burger sets itself apart from many [meatless options on restaurant menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcveggie) that are made to look and taste like meat as much as possible. The Spiced Chickpea Burger celebrates plants and it's an option that can be enjoyed by all, regardless of their dietary preferences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Options:** There is an opportunity for more plant-based menu options to cater to the increasing demand for plant-based foods. - **Innovative Burger Recipes:** There is an opportunity to create innovative burger recipes that use plant-based ingredients, such as chickpeas and spinach. - **Veganuary Participation:** There is an opportunity to create more products and menus tailored to those who participate in Veganuary. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** This trend presents an opportunity for restaurants to offer plant-based options on their menu for health-conscious and ethical consumers. - **Food Manufacturing Industry:** This trend presents an opportunity for food manufacturing companies to create innovative plant-based products that cater to different dietary preference. - **Wellness Industry:** This trend presents an opportunity for the wellness industry to promote a healthy lifestyle by promoting plant-based diets and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spiced Veggie Burger Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw-canada-1.md) - [Vegan-Friendly QSR Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nandos-vegan-perinaise.md) - [Chickpea Masala Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-masala-veggie-burger.md) - [Texturized Chickpea Protein Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-protein-vegan-burgers.md) - [Crispy Vegan Fish Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-fish-burger.md) - [Plant-Based Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basic-burger.md) - [Vegan Deep-Fried Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bean-vegan-burger.md) - [Vegan Mediterranean Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-vegan-chicken-nuggets.md) - [Jalapeño-Spiced Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-beyond-burger-jalapeo.md)