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. The veggie ball has a carbon footprint that is 20 times lower than the classic meatball, the chicken ball has a carbon footprint that is four times lower. With more alternatives you can not only choose between more favorites, you can also decide how big environmental impact your meal should have.
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These vegetable balls taste like and contain vegetables, with visible pieces of chickpeas, carrots, peppers, corn and kale. No animal ingredients – a good choice if you are vegetarian or vegan.
Article Number704.877.95
Product details
Taste like and contain vegetables – with large, visible pieces of chickpeas, carrots, peppers, corn and kale that give the balls fine colours. A tasty alternative to classic meatballs.
The vegetable balls can replace meatballs in all of your and your family's favourite dishes, and are great to have in things like wraps, salads or with roasted vegetables.
Includes no animal ingredients, meaning a good choice for vegetarians.
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. cut in half as a sandwich topping.
Measurements
- Net weight: 1000 g (2 lb 3 oz)
Packaging
HUVUDROLL
Article Number704.877.95- Width: 27 cm (10 ¾ ")
- Height: 2 cm (¾ ")
- Length: 30 cm (11 ¾ ")
- Weight: 1.01 kg (2 lb 4 oz)
- Package(s): 1
Ratings and reviews
YummyNandiniYummy
HuvudrollKrysThese are very easy to prepare whether as part of lunch or dinner or just drop them into soup.
Good Buffet additionShannonHosted a BBQ and had this as an option for the Vegetarians. The Vegans were willing to eat this is well and those who eat meat also commented they tasted good. Prepared them on the BBQ in a cast Itom pan.
Veg Balls - 10/10VyasThey make such a lovely quick dinner! Especially with frozen mashed potatoes and gravy mix from Ikea. Worth every penny.
Good quality TajinderWe are family ate good food you can eat with pasta if they sale with hot dog type and hamburger too
Vegetable BallsDianneA good option for non meat eaters! Just don’t add sauce until you are ready to eat as they will get soft.
Amazing Anonymous reviewerGreat taste. Everyone loved them.
I took them to a party.LesleyI took them to a party and they were a big hit. I didn't read the ingredients so I didn't realize they had green peas in them until I started frying them up. I HATE GREEN PEAS! So I took them to my staff potluck and everyone loved them
frozen Veggy BallsLarrytasty product - easy and quick to prepare - handy as a meal side item and can be an evening snack too
Delicious and healthy food ElenMy daughter likes this delicious vegetarian balls for lunch at school.
Love them!MonicaSo practical to have in the freezer whenever needed for a quick meal.
Veggie meatballs RenaSimple to prepare, healthy & tastes great
VEGETABLE BALLSAnonymous reviewerwe buy these for our little dog and she absolutely loves them
Great topping to many things CraigAfter baking in the oven (normally slightly longer and hotter than the directions), these are a great topping with farro, quinoa, etc. without the mess of cleaning up after meat balls.
Healthy and great tasteJoelleEasy to prep in short time
Not good!Shivathe flavours are off and it is quite unpleasant
Huvudroll RituExcellent taste and easy to cook.
Versatile and Tasty MoniqueFry these up or bake them. They go well with pasta or eat them like meatballs in bbq sauce.
Always good to have in the freezer.
Still goodBrianBeen better , seem to be more oaty than before
Great veggie meatballs!SheilaMy go-to for busy nights when you need to get dinner on the table quickly.
Even my "meat eater" husband loves these! A must to keep in our freezer. Need to grab frozen mashed potatoes too...great in a pinch especially with gravy mix.
Customer reviews
- Huvudroll
These are very easy to prepare whether as part of lunch or dinner or just drop them into soup.
Krys, Canada - Good quality
We are family ate good food you can eat with pasta if they sale with hot dog type and hamburger too
Tajinder, Canada - frozen Veggy Balls
tasty product - easy and quick to prepare - handy as a meal side item and can be an evening snack too
Larry, Canada
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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 realized 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 flavors.”
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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.”
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HUVUDROLL vegetable balls – the name says it all. They taste like and only contain vegetables – with large, visible pieces of chickpeas, green peas, carrots, peppers, corn and kale that give them nice colours. Since they contain no animal ingredients, they are a great choice for vegetarians and vegans – or if you just want to reduce your carbon footprint by eating more plant-based food. A green and tasty alternative to our iconic meatballs!