Swedish Vegetable Balls
Chickpea, carrot and oat balls with a creamy sauce, a plant-based take on the Swedish classic.
✍️ Veg.Pub EditorialPublished 2026-06-04👁 75 views
Calories
380
kcal
Servings
4
Prep time
45
min
Diet
vegan
🧺 Ingredients
- Chickpeas (cooked)240g
- Carrot1
- Rolled oats60g
- Onion1
- Garlic2 cloves
- Plant milk200ml
- Flour1 tbsp
- Vegetable stock150ml
- Allspice and black peppera little
- Vegetable oil and saltto taste
👩🍳 Steps
- 1Fry the minced onion and garlic until fragrant, and grate the carrot.
- 2Mash the chickpeas and mix with carrot, oats, the fried onion and garlic, allspice, salt and pepper, then rest 10 minutes so the oats absorb moisture.
- 3Roll into small balls and pan-fry in a little oil until golden all over, or bake to set.
- 4In another pan toast the flour, gradually whisk in plant milk and stock, and cook into a smooth creamy sauce.
- 5Simmer the balls briefly in the sauce and serve with mashed potato and lingonberry jam.
📊 Nutrition
| Protein | 14g |
| Iron | 4mg |
| Calcium | 90mg |
| Fiber | 8g |
Introduction
Swedish vegetable balls are a plant-based take on the classic meatballs, built on chickpeas and vegetables with a smooth creamy sauce and tangy lingonberry jam, authentic yet wholesome.
Wellness Benefits
- Chickpeas add plant protein and iron, an excellent protein source for vegetarians.
- Oats are rich in soluble fiber, easing digestion and boosting satiety.
- Neutral and mild overall, they suit all seasons as balanced fuel.
Nutrition Highlights
- Chickpeas and oats together provide protein and plenty of fiber.
- Carrot adds beta-carotene for a more complete nutrient profile.
Tips
- Rest the mixture so the oats absorb moisture and the balls shape more easily.
- Brown the balls first before adding sauce so they hold together.
Author: Veg.Pub Editorial
Source: 改编自各国传统素食 · License: 原创改编
