Pesto Flatbread Pizza
Pesto Flatbread Pizza is a delightful, easy-to-make dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Italy right to your kitchen. With a crispy flatbread base topped with fresh basil pesto, creamy mozzarella, and colorful cherry tomatoes, each bite bursts with flavor. Perfect for casual dinners or impressing guests, this pizza is versatile enough to customize with your favorite toppings. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large flatbread (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the flatbread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Spread the pesto evenly over the flatbread.
- Top with torn mozzarella pieces and halved cherry tomatoes, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese melts and edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra crispiness, use a preheated pizza stone. Feel free to swap out toppings like grilled chicken or spinach for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.