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.
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 and vegans.
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: 1000 g
Packaging
HUVUDROLL
Article number704.877.95- Width: 27 cm
- Height: 2 cm
- Length: 30 cm
- Weight: 1.01 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
The veggie balls are fresh,RashmiThe veggie balls are fresh, they feel homemade, taste is superb and I can use them in so many ways by altering it or using it just as it is. Feels genuinely full of vegetables. 🩷
delicious sustainable vegetarian meat ballsAnonymous reviewerI tried it one time and came back for more. It's like delicious falafel balls and you can have it in pasta, wraps or just on it's own.
Delicious for veganSheelaUnexpectedly good done as a simple pan fry with garlic, cherry tomatoes and chilli powder.
GoodGood
Spring CleaningAnonymous reviewerAll the above purchases were put to good use to to declutter and make the house more tidy and comfortable.
Meatball with pork and beefNice meatball for pasta or can be consuming alone with potato.
Plant based ballsLilianIt tasted good. However, expiry date is a bit too short.
Not to my likingMarianneNot to my liking
HuvudrollDylanSimilar to vegetarian kofte or falafel, great as a quick snack or as a sandwich filling, with spicy mayo and pickles.
HuvudrollChanGood meat substitute
HUVUDROLLClaraPLANT BASED BALL, VERY GOOD SUBSITUTE FOR VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN. LOVE THE TASTE .
StaplesFooMy favourite to add to rice or noodles
love Ikea's vegetable balls. idealJulove Ikea's vegetable balls. ideal for vegetarian who prefers all natural vegetables ingredients over mock meat products.
YummyAvinashEnhances the taste of sandwiches, rolls, and goes well with all breakfast items
so bad, has the recipe changed?Jessicai used to be such a fan of the plant balls, even preferring them to the classic meat ones. they were springy, full of flavour from shallots and other aromatics. but this is something else entirely - grainy textured, falling apart, tasting overwhelmingly of peas and turmeric. i don't understand, what happened? does the restaurant use a different plant ball recipe? I'd dearly love to learn that the bag i purchased was a faulty product and that the plant balls are actually still good. :(
DeliciousAmeliaHella delicious what more can i say! Easy to make, easy to get fibre in, easy on the palette. This is my third bag purchase this year.
Plant ballsgood taste, value for money
Vege BallsIt was average.
Customer reviews
4.2Average rating
18Reviews
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.”
Form design process
Balls filled with vegetables
HUVUDROLL vegetable balls – the name says it all. They taste like and 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!