Quinoa Walnut Vegetarian Meatballs - Tiny Red Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1 bunch parsley
• 5 basil leaves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
• Marinara sauce
• Pasta of your choice (cooked according the package directions)