Gemelli with Zucchini Meatballs and Avocado Chimichurri Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) BPA-free can or Tetra Pak salt-free chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and blotted dry
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 3 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
• 1 tablespoon ground chia seeds
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon white miso paste
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
• 2 ripe Hass avocados, peeled and pitted
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 8 ounces whole-grain or bean-based gemelli or other pasta of choice