Sustainability was also a reason to create new options. “With the veggie ball we wanted to offer something as appreciated as the classic meatball, but plant-based and with less environmental impact,” explains David. Next came the salmon and cod ball. It contains pieces of salmon that are too small to be used as whole fillets. “And since it’s very tasty meat, we thought, why not make delicious fish balls of it instead?” says David.
How to get it
Available services
A plant ball made with pea protein, oats, potatoes, onion and apple, has the taste and juicy bite of the meatball. A tasty choice when you want to eat less meat – but love meatballs.
Article Number204.835.92
Product details
The plant ball has the taste, texture and juicy bite of a meatball – but it’s made with pea protein, oats, potatoes, onion and apple.
Includes no animal ingredients, meaning a good choice for vegetarians and vegans.
The plant balls go perfectly with classic meatball friends like mashed potatoes, cream sauce, peas and lingonberry jam (but you can also try them with something completely new and different, of course.)
Easily prepared from frozen in minutes. In the oven, in the microwave or on the stove.
Easily portioned. Prepare the amount needed, leave the rest in the freezer.
Just as tasty warm as they are cold, e.g. halved as a sandwich topping.
Measurements
- Net weight: 500 g
Packaging
HUVUDROLL
Article Number204.835.92- Width: 20 cm
- Height: 4 cm
- Length: 23 cm
- Weight: 0.51 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Delicious and tastes like the real thingGeertjeMeat eaters can't even tell its vegan. Perfect for my vegan Christmas dinner.
Köttbullar without meat!AnnaThis is a great alternative for vegans and vegetarians! I use them as I would with köttbullar (meat balls), in Indian curries when I don't have the time to make koftas, with spaghetti, fried cold on Danish Rye Bread (Smörrebröd) topped with mayo and beetroots. Great for parties and on a traditional Swedish smörgåsbord together with Janssons Temptation. (A potato and ansjovi dish, sooo delicious!)
DeliciousAndreaDelicious plant balls that are a hit with vegan and non vegans alike.
Delicious and versatileHelenI love these plant balls, as I can use them in a variety of dishes including pasta, stews and stirfries. They are delicious and appeal even to carnivores.
YummyAnonymousPerfect to throw into the airfryer. I eat a couple with my veggies.
Huvudroll plant ballsCarolLook and taste more like meat. However not what I expected. I remember them being more vegetarian and preferred that taste.
Is the best vegan frozen food everIsaac Zhi XiangGood protein and good value
yummeh yummeh yummehNigelieyummeh in my bellay my bellay is full aand is full of yummeh huvudrolls yummmeeehhh keep em comin yummeeehhh
Plant Based BallsSandraWe love the ease to use at home and the taste and texture is excellent.
Plant based meatballs Soooo GooodSharonMy goodness, closest thing to real meatball flavour without any bad karma. Soooo Goooood 😍
Love them!SebastianBest vegan balls, go well with pasta!
Yummm!DeeptiTaste good, easy to prepare. Use in different ways to make easy and tasty meals.
Delicious balls of not 'meat'!MichaelThese plant based balls are really tasty for a great vegan option. I have used them as a meat free alternative in tacos, hamburgers, stir fry and spaghetti bolognaise. They won't disappoint.
Ikea Plant BallsMartinThese plant balls are an excellent option for those who are looking at an alternative. Very tasty and easy to add to many dishes.
Delish!SandraAs a vegetarian, it's always good to have options. I love the plant balls in the Ikea restaurant and it's great to be able to buy them to take home to create dishes at home.
Great optionLanTasty! Will go back for more
Amazing and delicious JayasreeThe whole family enjoys these and I always try and grab a pack when I go to Ikea. It's a winner at our house.
juicy & tastyEmilyeasy to cook
Vegetarian 'meatballs'AliciaTasty, versatile vegetarian 'meatballs' with the texture of sausage - used in spaghetti sauce and in sub sandwiches and add the extra flavour that vegetarians often miss out on in some dishes
One of the best vegan plant balls GunterI tried a few different brands on vegan plant balls IKEA's are the best in my view
Customer reviews
4.7Average rating
3097Reviews
SustainabilityPeople and planet
Energy and resources
Heavenly flavours from the soil
We would like to inspire more people to eat more plant-based food. Why? Since it generally requires less water, less arable land and less energy to produce – and is therefore a more sustainable alternative. So that you can easily make sustainable choices in everyday life and reduce your climate footprint, our restaurant, bistro and Swedish food market all offer various plant-based alternatives. And one more thing – this food from the soil is also heavenly tasty!
Story
A buffet of good
Today’s recipe for the classic IKEA meatball rolled out from our test kitchen already in 1985. Since then, the IKEA meatball has become an icon on plates around the world and a proud example of traditional Swedish cooking. But, when we asked customers on three different continents what food they prefer, we realised we had to extend our meatball family with tasty alternatives.
“Not everyone eats beef or pork, so we went into the kitchen to create new recipes,” says David Johansson, chef and product developer at IKEA Food Services. First came the chicken ball – an alternative for those who like meat, but not necessarily red meat. “Like all our meatballs it’s just as good hot as cold, and we’ve seasoned it gently so it fits different cuisines and local flavours.”
New flavours in a classic shape
Recreating the meatball without meat
The newest edition to the family is the plant ball. It’s made with pea protein, potatoes, apple, oats and onion, but has the great taste and juicy bite of a meatball – making it perfect for everyone who wants to cut down on meat without losing out on the experience. "A lot has happened since 1985. Now, there are eatable IKEA icons for more of the many people. No matter if you’re flexitarian, vegan, meat lover, have dietary needs or cultural preferences.”
Function solution
Try a super savoury, Scandi-inspired plant ball
Can pea protein, oats, potatoes, onion and apple feel and taste like meat? Yes! The HUVUDROLL plant ball is based on these five traditional, Scandinavian ingredients – beefed up by natural flavouring and balanced by mushroom, tomato, lemon, black pepper and more. Still, it’s got the look, taste and juicy texture of a meatball. Plant balls go perfectly with classic meatball friends, or why not try them in a curry, or served with kimchi or grains. Have a bite!