Description
Pesto Flatbread Pizza is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that will transport you to an Italian terrace with each bite. This vibrant pizza features a crispy flatbread base topped with fresh basil pesto, gooey mozzarella, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Impress your friends and family with this delicious dish that combines simplicity and elegance for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 store-bought flatbreads
- 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced or mozzarella balls)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place flatbreads on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spread pesto evenly over each flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Distribute mozzarella evenly across the flatbreads, then top with halved cherry tomatoes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven, add fresh basil leaves, drizzle with olive oil or balsamic glaze if using, and let cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg