The vegetarian "meat" balls taste very reminiscent of Dr. Praeger's veggie burgers. Though they are made with chickpeas and kale, the prominent flavors are of carrots, corn, and red pepper; in other words, heavy on the veg. As it turns out, these veggie balls are both vegan and gluten-free, which is good news for people with dietary restrictions. The $5 platter comes with steamed veggies and a "gravy" that changes seasonally. I had them with a black bean/sweet potato/quinoa chili, which was an unexpected but welcomed Southwestern twist against the otherwise Scandinavian dishes. Savory, hearty, and vegetable-packed, this plate is what I'd order if I needed some clean energy before tackling the Ikea showrooms. If I ordered it again, I would probably request extra chili to amp up the protein and because it was quite delicious.
