Jul 09 2026
Restaurants4th Spot Kitchen & BarPesto Change-o Recipe

Pesto Change-o Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

your choice of chicken or prawns, tossed in our house made pesto, with garlic sauteed portobello mushrooms and cherry tomato. topped with fresh arugula and parmesan. served with garlic focaccia

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Ingredients

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Protein

Bread

Method

Pesto Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Pesto

    In a food processor, combine fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped. Slowly add olive oil while blending until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Cooking Protein and Vegetables

  1. 2

    Cook the Protein

    In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken or prawns and cook until done (about 6-8 minutes for chicken or 3-4 minutes for prawns). Remove from skillet and set aside.

  2. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add sliced portobello mushrooms and sauté until golden brown. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they are slightly soft.

Combine and Serve

  1. 4

    Toss Everything Together

    Return the cooked chicken or prawns to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Add the pesto and toss everything together until well coated. Serve topped with fresh arugula and shaved Parmesan.

  2. 5

    Serve with Focaccia

    Serve the dish warm with slices of garlic focaccia on the side.

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