Pasta and Broccoli with Kale Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes, and Shiitake "Bacon" - Lisa Rice Lifestyle

Ingredients

• Shitake mushrooms thinly sliced (about a cup)
• 1 T tamari or soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• a few drops liquid smoke
• optional: a couple drops toasted sesame oil for flavor
• 1 cup nuts and/or seeds combo
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4-1/2 cup fresh herbs
• 4 cups kale (or spinach)
• 1/2 an avocado
• 1/2 a lemon, juiced
• 1 T yellow miso
• lotsa fresh cracked black pepper
• Broccoli florets (or cauliflower but smaller pieces)
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved