Description
Pesto Flatbread Pizza is a quick and delicious twist on traditional pizza. With a crispy flatbread base, topped with fragrant pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella, and your favorite toppings, this dish is packed with flavor and perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 flatbreads (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread a generous layer of pesto sauce over each flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the shredded or sliced mozzarella evenly over the pesto-covered flatbread.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion on top of the cheese.
- Drizzle a little olive oil over the top and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the flatbread is golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add protein: Grilled chicken, bacon, or prosciutto are great additions to your pesto flatbread pizza.
- Vegetarian: Add more vegetables like roasted bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms for a veggie-packed version.
- Cheese alternatives: Try using goat cheese, feta, or even a dairy-free cheese option to switch things up.
- Spicy kick: Add a few red pepper flakes or drizzle some hot honey on top for a bit of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
