Vegetarian IKEA-Style Swedish Meatballs

Recreate the comfort and nostalgia of everyone's favorite IKEA dish with these Vegetarian IKEA-Style Swedish Meatballs! Made with a hearty blend of lentils, mushrooms, and carrots, these plant-based meatballs are seasoned with warming spices like allspice and nutmeg for that authentic Swedish flavor. Baked to golden perfection and served with a luscious creamy mushroom sauce, this recipe is a healthier, meat-free twist on the classic. Perfect for cozy dinners, these meatballs are high in fiber and packed with flavor, making them a satisfying option for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Ready in just under an hour, this wholesome dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1 cup cooked brown lentils
• 0.5 cup oat flour
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon allspice
• 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups creamy mushroom sauce

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped mushrooms and grated carrot to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and any excess moisture from the mushrooms has evaporated. Remove from heat.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked vegetable mixture with the cooked brown lentils, oat flour, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, allspice, nutmeg, chopped parsley, black pepper, and salt.

Step 5

Mix everything well until you have a consistent mixture. If the mixture is too wet, add a bit more oat flour or breadcrumbs.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 7

Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, roughly the size of a golf ball, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 8

Using the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lightly brush the tops of the meatballs.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown.

Step 10

In the meantime, heat your creamy mushroom sauce in a saucepan until warm.

Step 11

Once the meatballs are cooked, serve them immediately with the creamy mushroom sauce on top and garnished with additional chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1236.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1744.0

Total Fat 98.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 142.9mg	0%
Sodium 5160.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.4g	0%
Total Sugars 29.4g
Protein 58.2g	0%

Vitamin D 109.2IU	0%
Calcium 429.4mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 3116.2mg	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: 49.4%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 37.6%