The meatless meatball - a new plant-based classic (2024)

FAQs

What happened to meatless meatball marinara? ›

Hi Monique, Subway's Meatless Meatball Marinara is going on a bit of a break and will be removed from menus across the UK & Ireland. We're now developing a series of new, improved and even more delicious meatless options with our partner the Vegetarian Butcher.

Many newer plant-based meat products are similar in calories and protein to animal-based protein sources. But they could potentially be lower in calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc and vitamin B12 and higher in sodium and fat after being prepared.

The plant ball is proof that a less meaty future can be just as delicious, whether you're a meat lover or not. Made with pea protein, potatoes, oats, onion and apple, it has the same taste and juicy bite of the IKEA meatball – minus the meat.

Developed with meat lovers in mind, the plant ball is made from pea protein, oats, potato and apple. The meaty taste is achieved by adding umami flavors, such as mushroom, tomato and roasted vegetables.

Subway meatballs are made with 100% beef. How many calories are in a Subway meatball sub? There are 480 calories in a 6-inch Subway meatball sandwich with basic salad and cheese.

Because meat shrinks when cooked, mince proteins are likely to separate and crumble unless bound together. Whether it's breadcrumbs or egg (or both), or simply salt, binding the mince is a crucial step in maintaining the softness of your meatballs while preventing them from falling apart.

As some plant-based meat and mock meat products are created to replicate animal meat, they may undergo more processing. This leads to a high content of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar.

Replacing animal protein with plant protein has been linked to a lower LDL cholesterol.

IKEA buys locally, so plants may vary by store

Part of the reason IKEA manages to keep prices so low is because it sources plants from local suppliers whenever possible. In the U.S., most of the plants come from Florida; in Europe, most plants come from the Netherlands.

As the name suggests, the plant balls are entirely vegan and unlike Ikea's veggie balls, they have been designed to replicate the flavour and appearance of real meat.

Are IKEA plant balls not vegan? ›

It does not include any animal-based ingredients which makes it a more sustainable choice, and is therefore suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets.

In the IKEA restaurants, the plant balls will be served with mashed potatoes, cream sauce, lingonberry jam and peas, just like the traditional meatball plate – and at the same low price. Of course, the HUVUDROLL plant ball will also be available from the Swedish Food Market in our stores.

Does Subway have Beyond Meat? Yes! Subway has partnered with Beyond Meat to bring the Beyond Meatball Marinara Sub to Subways at select locations across the United States and Canada. It's also reportedly a permanent menu item at the fast-food chain's locations in the UK.

MorningStar Farms® Veggie Meatballs 4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 50 Reviews. Same page link. Perfect on top of spaghetti, in a sub sandwich, or all on its own, our MorningStar Farms® Veggie Meatballs are an easy and undeniably delicious way to add plant-based protein to any meal.

While many fans on Instagram and Twitter are “excited” about the chain's new menu and sandwiches to try, others are still hung up on the chain's now discontinued Meatless Meatball Marinara sub.

The plant ball is part of our ever-expanding HUVUDROLL family and can be bought in our Swedish Food Market. You can even try the plant ball in our restaurants where it's served with mashed potatoes, cream sauce, lingonberry jam, and peas – just like the traditional meatball plate – and at the same low price.