IKEA-Style Plant-Based Veggie Balls
IKEA-Style Plant-Based Veggie Balls are tender, herb-scented bites with a mellow nuttiness from chickpea and red lentil flours. Sweet pops of corn and bell pepper balance earthy spinach and chickpeas, while sage, turmeric, and aromatic seasonings add depth. Serve as a weeknight Dinner with a creamy sauce, over grains, or alongside roasted vegetables.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in IKEA-Style Plant-Based Veggie Balls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 59 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 85
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 62
- Digestive
- 48
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the vegetable broth in a skillet over medium heat; add the diced onion, carrots, and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the corn and peas and cook until they are heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add a little water if needed to prevent burning. Set aside to cool.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
Squeeze the cooked spinach to remove excess liquid. Pulse the chickpeas and drained spinach together in a food processor bowl 3 times. Add the red lentil flour, chickpea flour, yeast, parsley, seasoning, sage, turmeric, and white pepper, then pulse 3 more times. Add the cooked vegetable mixture to the food processor and pulse 5 additional times. The mixture should leave the chickpeas coarse and the vegetables and herbs chunky, with visible pieces of bell pepper, corn kernels, and peas.
- 4
Mix the dough by hand to make sure all the seasoning, flours, and vegetables are fully combined. The dough should be sticky, not dry. Add a bit of chickpea liquid if needed. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 5
Scoop the dough to form 30 balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet with about 1 inch of space between them.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
- Calories 466.85 kcal High 23%
- Protein 26.97 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 81.25 g 30%
- Total Fat 6.1 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.52 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.14 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 185.92 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 20.46 g Good Source 73%
- Total Sugars 14.62 g --
- Added Sugars 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 115.38 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 6.65 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 1077.14 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 268.07 mcg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin C 63.95 mg Good Source 71%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
IKEA Style Plant Based Veggie Balls is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chickpea Flour, Corn, Diced Bell Pepper, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 466.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is IKEA-Style Plant-Based Veggie Balls made of?
- The main ingredients are Chickpea Flour, Corn, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Carrots, Dried Garbanzo Beans. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make IKEA-Style Plant-Based Veggie Balls?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 466.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is IKEA-Style Plant-Based Veggie Balls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is IKEA-Style Plant-Based Veggie Balls healthy?
- IKEA-Style Plant-Based Veggie Balls has an easyChef Pro health score of 64/100. Per serving, it provides 466.85 calories and 26.97 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 185.92 mg (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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