Description
Caprese flatbread is a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, combining fresh ingredients like mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil on a crispy flatbread base, enhanced with pesto and balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- Flatbread: 1 large (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh mozzarella cheese: 200 grams, sliced
- Ripe tomatoes: 2 medium, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves: 1 cup, whole
- Pesto sauce: 1/2 cup (store-bought or homemade)
- Balsamic glaze: 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Prepare your flatbread base by rolling out homemade flatbread or placing store-bought flatbread on a baking sheet.
- Spread pesto sauce evenly over the flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Layer sliced fresh mozzarella and tomatoes on top of the pesto, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the flatbread and bake for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the flatbread immediately after removing it from the oven.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves, allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Consider adding grilled chicken or prosciutto for extra protein.
- For a vegetarian or vegan option, substitute mozzarella with vegan cheese or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Caprese flatbread, pesto, balsamic glaze, Italian appetizer, vegetarian recipe