Every Vegan Thing at IKEA’s Food Court and Marketplace

Traveling to IKEA can be dangerous. The Swedish furniture giant is a source of affordable furniture with sometimes vague but usually user-friendly assembly instructions. By using only materials and dabbling in the used furniture market, we have committed to reducing our environmental impact. Another way IKEA is serving more climate-sensitive customers is by offering sustainable food options. IKEA’s vegan food options range from plant-based hot dogs and meatballs to gelatin-free candies and crispbreads. Here’s how to navigate the furniture store food court and grocery section.

Vegan at the IKEA food court

IKEA is well known not only for its furniture and homewares, but also for its food court. U.S. stores have some plant-based dishes on their menus (as opposed to Europe, where vegan options include dairy-free soft his serve). However, more vegan food may be offered in the future. In November 2020, the international retailer pledged to make half of its menus plant-based by 2025 as part of its ongoing sustainability efforts. Here’s what IKEA’s U.S. restaurants are now vegan.

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1 vegan hot dog

IKEA’s hot dogs are famous. So when the furniture giant first revealed it was testing a vegan version, it was a big deal. The veggie-loving dog was a hit with customers and quickly became a staple in IKEA food courts around the world. Topped with pickled red cabbage, onion his potato chips, and spicy his mustard.

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2 vegan meatballs

IKEA’s veggie meatballs are like old-fashioned vegan burgers, in that they’re made with obvious vegetable chunks like chickpeas and carrots, and don’t necessarily mimic meat. Serve with tahini romesco sauce, vegetable rice, or pasta. It’s a little more filling than a hot dog, so it’s perfect for fueling up for a walk around the furniture store.

Vegan at IKEA Swedish Food Market

An IKEA US restaurant might only have two or three plant-based entrees on its menu, but its grocery section is worth a visit for its extensive vegan options. Not only can you find frozen plant-based meats, but you’ll also find gelatin-free treats, snacks and crispbreads (Swedish light, crunchy rye-based crackers). Remember to read the ingredients for new products, as retailers are constantly updating their options.

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1 vegan hot dog

It’s the same as the hot dogs sold at the food court. They’re frozen in 1-pound packs, ready to customize with your favorite toppings like ketchup and mustard, onions and relish, and more.

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2 vegan minced meat

Made from pea protein, IKEA’s plant-based ground meat is a versatile, freezer-friendly way to easily make vegan bolognese, ground beef tacos, or sauté in a skillet with seasonal vegetables. Material. It can also be easily molded into hamburgers and meatballs for nights spent in the kitchen.

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3 vegan meatballs

These pea protein and potato-based meatballs are the meatier cousins ​​of the veggie balls on food court menus. Use for

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Four vegetable ball

These are Plant Balls’ veggie-forward cousins, made with chickpeas, carrots, bell peppers, corn and obvious pieces of kale. They can be used just like vegan meatballs, but they taste great when served in a grain bowl with roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli.

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Five grain mix

Sometimes you don’t have the time or energy to cook whole grains from scratch, and that’s okay. The BÄSTISAR brand of grain mixes based on oats, wheat, rye and barley make a convenient base for healthy and hearty veggie bowls.

Grains and mushroom flavors feature oats tossed with porcini mushrooms, parsley, and onions, and a mix of wheat, rye, and barley. The former is divine with sautéed kale and a squeeze of lemon juice, while the latter shines with roasted sweet potatoes and pan-seared cabbage.

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6 organic pasta

IKEA doesn’t just have special ingredients. The Swedish retailer also has budget-friendly pantry staples such as elk-shaped pasta noodles made from organic durum wheat.

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7 muesli and porridge

Need a quick breakfast? Muesli with berries is 100% vegan. Berry flavors include dried cranberries, raspberries and blueberries in addition to pumpkin seeds, while cocoa flavors include dried strawberry and raspberry and are based on oatmeal and wheat flakes. Porridges made from oats, barley, puffed quinoa, and seeds are also vegan.

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8 vegan cookies

Yes, some cookies are all animal-free! The ingredients aren’t actually listed on their website, but an IKEA rep told VegNews that ginger cinnamon, ginger cinnamon with almonds, We confirmed that you can choose from cookies with raspberry filling.
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9 jam & jelly

Perfect to mix with oatmeal, spread on bread, accompany plant-based cheeses and wines, our organic jams and jellies are also vegan friendly. Flavors include orange and elderflower marmalade, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry and blueberry, and cloudberry.

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Ten vegan candy

Many gummies are made with gelatin, but not at IKEA. The sweets corner features a plethora of crunchy vegan candies, including cola-flavored moose jelly, berry-flavoured hearts, strawberry-and-vanilla ice cream cones, and sour Viking ships.

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11 Vegan Bread & Crisp Bread

Bread is the backbone of many meals and many of the options you’ll find at IKEA are vegan. Choose from whole grain crisp rolls, rye crispbread, multigrain crispbread or soft thin bread.

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12 Potato chips

There is no hidden powdered milk in these salty snacks. Simple flavored potato chips with the skin on. All flavors are vegan. If you are in Europe, good luck! Sour cream and onion chips are dairy free.

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Kat Smith is a freelance writer and editor based in Queens, NY who loves cooking and discovering local vegan hidden gems.