Ingredients
- Flatbread Crust:
- 1 crust Whole Wheat Pizza Dough (divided) or 2 storebought single-serving pizza doughs or precooked flatbreads/naan
- Margherita Toppings:
- ½ cup prepared tomato pizza sauce
- 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (heaping ¾ cup)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
- Pesto Toppings:
- ⅓ cup basil pesto (or prepared pesto of choice)
- 3 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (heaping ⅔ cup)
- 3 ounces crumbled goat cheese (about ½ cup)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Chopped fresh basil
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and place a rack in the upper third. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If using fresh dough: Roll out the dough into two ¼-inch thick ovals. If it springs back, let it rest a few minutes before rolling again. Place both crusts on the baking sheet.
- If using precooked flatbread: Lightly brush both sides with olive oil and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- For Margherita: Spread tomato sauce evenly over the crusts, leaving a border. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan, and drizzle with olive oil.
- For Pesto: Spread pesto in a thin layer over the crusts, leaving a border. Top with mozzarella, goat cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, rotating the pan 180° halfway through, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven, top with fresh basil and optional balsamic glaze. Let rest briefly, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Use store-bought flatbreads or naan for a shortcut or homemade whole wheat dough for a fresher option.
- Customize with your favorite cheeses or seasonal vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated in the oven or toaster oven.
- Balsamic glaze adds a nice finishing touch, especially on the pesto version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 8 slices per flatbread)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
