Description
Learn how to make a delicious Pesto Flatbread Pizza at home with this comprehensive guide. This recipe combines the flavors of basil pesto, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, and more on a crispy flatbread crust.
Ingredients
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For the Pesto Flatbread Pizza:
- 2 store-bought or homemade flatbreads
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat.
- Prepare the flatbreads: Brush both flatbreads lightly with olive oil. Spread basil pesto evenly over each flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, then top with cherry tomato halves and red onion slices.
- Bake: Transfer the flatbreads to the preheated baking sheet or stone and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are crisp and golden.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- This recipe works equally well with naan bread or thin pita bread as the base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 flatbread
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
