Sabrina and her team threw themselves into an intense exploration phase, visiting suppliers across the world. “The first step was to look into alternative protein sources. We quickly decided that we didn’t want to go for soy since there are environmental downsides to the cultivation. Eventually, we decided on pea protein.”
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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.
Weight & measurements
- Net weight: 500 g
Package details
HUVUDROLL
Article Number204.835.92- Width: 20 cm
- Height: 4 cm
- Length: 23 cm
- Weight: 0.51 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Yummy plant ballsAnonymous reviewerWe are loving the plant based ball. They are super yummy scrummy.
Plant balls Anonymous reviewerTried these for the first time
they are the best plant based balls I’ve ever eaten .
Yummy 😋
Really goodAnonymous reviewerRecommend , great product
Yum!Anonymous reviewerReally tasty plant balls, a little bit too greasy
Veggie ballsAnonymous reviewerVery tasty
Yucky , made me sickAnonymous reviewerSickening taste , had to throw them
YummyAnonymous reviewerGreat meatless balls.. easy to cook in the airfryer and great tasting
Plant base optionAnonymous reviewerSuperb texture. Tasty. Filling. Must have at home freezer.
HUVUDROLLAnonymous reviewerVeggie "meatballs" - I've bought these previously and really enjoyed them. They seem to be sold in 2 weights, the larger one being better value for money, although on this occasion went with the smaller pack to fit in my freezer. Good taste and another regular IKEA purchase for me
Best qualityAnonymous reviewerBest quality and all time favourite
HuvudrollAnonymous reviewerReally delicious, fair price and quite the favourite in our household
Huvudroll ReviewAnonymous reviewerWe brought them to to try and to be honest we couldn't tell the difference between the plant based version and the meat version,we will definitely buy again when we visit IKEA next time.
My favourite plant ballsAnonymous reviewerWe really love it with spaghetti simple the best or with mashed potato and gravy.
LoveAnonymous reviewerThese are the best plant balls on the market! They do release a lot of oil when cooking but air frying def helps with this.
Love itAnonymous reviewerThe best plant balls ever !!
I Can’t Believe It’s Not MeatAnonymous reviewerVery tasty. They fooled my husband who thought they were the regular IKEA meatballs. I may not buy the meat ones in future in favour of these.
DeliciousAnonymous reviewerHaving turned vegetarian, these plant balls are the perfect alternative to the traditional meatballs. Same flavour and texture… delicious!
Love them!Anonymous reviewerWhat’s not to love? Veggie balls at home! Yay!
Plant based meat ballsAnonymous reviewerAte in the cafe on our last visit, and tried the meatballs. Really impressed with the flavour, so purchased a bag from the food store on leaving.
Also yummyAnonymous reviewerLove these two tasty with a little bit of cheese on the top and some spaghetti
Customer reviews
4.7Average rating
3412Reviews
4.7Average rating
3412Reviews
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Story
A plant ball for meat lovers (and for everyone else)
For the first time since the launch in 1985, the much-loved IKEA meatball faces serious competition. The new plant ball is made with pea protein, oats, potatoes, apples and onion, but has the look, taste and juicy bite of a meatball.
When product developer Sabrina Anania-Stepanian first got the assignment, the mission was straight forward – and mega challenging. She was to develop the icon product of the future: a plant-based ball that tastes and feels like a meatball. The first prototype needed to be ready in just six months.
Based on pea protein
The perfect meaty taste and texture
There’s a science to extracting protein from vegetables. So, Sabrina and her co-workers finished their research and partnered up with experts in the field. Next came the more hands-on development. “We first looked at getting the texture just right, then at achieving the right taste. We had several development sessions and tastings before we were happy”, says Sabrina.
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!