Toasted Flat Bread with Pesto
Elevate your snack game with this quick and flavorful recipe for Toasted Flat Bread with Pesto. Featuring golden, crispy flatbreads topped with a vibrant homemade basil pesto, this dish is a simple yet gourmet treat that's ready in just 20 minutes. The pesto blends fresh basil, nutty Parmesan, rich pine nuts, and a dash of lemon for a zesty twist, while the olive oil ensures a luxuriously creamy texture. Perfect as a light appetizer, snack, or accompaniment to soups and salads, these flatbreads are customizable with a pinch of red pepper flakes for added heat. Whether you're hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, this easy flatbread recipe delivers bold, fresh flavors you'll crave.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Flatbreads (such as naan or pita)
- 2 cups Basil leaves (fresh)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves (peeled)
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- Black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat a skillet or griddle pan over medium heat.
Brush a small amount of olive oil on both sides of the flatbreads to prevent sticking and help them crisp up.
Place the flatbreads in the heated pan and toast for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown spots appear and they are warmed through. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate.
To make the pesto, combine fresh basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and a dash of freshly ground black pepper in a food processor or blender.
With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil until the mixture becomes a smooth, creamy paste. Stop to scrape down the sides as needed to ensure even blending.
Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if desired.
Spread a generous layer of the prepared pesto onto the toasted side of each flatbread.
Cut the flatbreads into wedges or slices for easy serving.
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a hint of spice, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1328 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.3 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.1 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 2597 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 53.5 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1375 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 311 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
