Pistachio Pesto with Soy Curls

Soy Curls

2oz by weight of soy curls
1/2 cup water (maybe less)
2 Tbsp miso
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 Tbsp soy sauce
dash of red pepper flakes

Soak soy curls in marinade for 10+ minutes. Remove from liquid, and cook in pan until lightly browned.

Pistachio Pesto

zest of 1 lemon or 8 drops of lemon juice
1 cup cilantro and parsley leaves (more parsley)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup raw shelled pistachios
2 garlic clove, sliced
1 tsp Miso
1/4 tsp salt (or more, if not making the pesto in combination with the salty soy curls)

Fry the garlic! Then mix everything in food processor.

All together

Serve on pasta.