Swedish Style Vegan Kofta Balls

Savor the comforting flavors of Sweden with these Swedish Style Vegan Kofta Balls—a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Made with hearty chickpeas, rolled oats, and breadcrumbs, these golden-baked koftas are packed with protein and seasoned with warm spices like nutmeg, allspice, and smoked paprika for an irresistible depth of flavor. A flax "egg" binds everything together, ensuring a perfectly tender yet firm texture. Served with a luscious vegan gravy or cream sauce and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, these meat-free delights pair beautifully with mashed potatoes or noodles, making them an impressive main course for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Quick to prepare in under an hour, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a flavorful, plant-based take on Swedish comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 60 g Rolled oats
• 50 g Breadcrumbs
• 1 Onion (finely chopped)
• 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tbsp Ground flaxseed
• 3 tbsp Water
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 0.5 tsp Nutmeg (ground)
• 0.5 tsp Allspice (ground)
• 0.5 tsp Paprika (smoked or sweet)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper (ground)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 250 ml Plant-based gravy or vegan cream sauce (optional, for serving)
• 2 tbsp Parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed and water, then set aside for 5 minutes to form a flax 'egg'.

Step 3

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, rolled oats, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, nutmeg, allspice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly textured.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flax 'egg'. Mix well until the mixture holds together when pressed. If it's too crumbly, add a little water, one teaspoon at a time.

Step 5

With wet hands, form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a walnut, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Brush the kofta balls lightly with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning them halfway through, until golden brown and crisp on the outside.

Step 7

While the kofta balls are baking, prepare your plant-based gravy or vegan cream sauce according to package instructions or your favorite recipe.

Step 8

Once the kofta balls are done, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Serve the kofta balls with the vegan gravy, mashed potatoes, or noodles, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(894.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1083.9

Total Fat 51.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5660.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 121.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.8g	0%
Total Sugars 19.2g
Protein 38.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 325.5mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 1677.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.1%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 44.1%