Pesto Quinoa with Coconut Bac'n

Any excuse I get to put pesto on something, I'll take it! I've created a version that is lower in fat, omits the gallons of oil and dairy in conventional pesto, and is so beautifully basil-y and vibrant. Throw in some crunchy coconut bacon bits and goll-ee what a dish!
Serves 4.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups quinoa
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups peeled zucchini
flesh of 1 ripe avocado
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup fresh basil (can also add spinach, arugula)
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
dash pepper
2 Tbsp water (or as little as needed for blender to spin)
1 small clove garlic
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (not shreds)
2 tsp coconut aminos (or reduced-sodium tamari)
1 tsp maple syrup
dash liquid smoke
handful fresh parsley, minced
METHOD
Quinoa: Combine quinoa with broth in a large pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer 15 mins. Fluff with a fork and let rest, covered, 5 more mins.
Pesto: Blend ingredients in a high-speed blender until creamy.
Bac'n: Toss the coconut flakes with the other ingredients and spread on a cookie sheet. Bake at 375F for about 8 minutes, occasionally flipping/shaking them. You’ll want to watch them (seriously) as they can quickly go from perfect golden- brown to burnt.
Mix the fluffy quinoa, creamy pesto sauce, and bac'n bits together. Garnish with fresh parsley and dig in.