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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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
- 0 Black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
- 0 Red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a skillet or griddle pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Brush a small amount of olive oil on both sides of the flatbreads to prevent sticking and help them crisp up.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if desired.
Step 7
Spread a generous layer of the prepared pesto onto the toasted side of each flatbread.
Step 8
Cut the flatbreads into wedges or slices for easy serving.
Step 9
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a hint of spice, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1010.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2765.8 |
| Total Fat 218.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 62.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.5g | |
| Cholesterol 190.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5424.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 93.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.2g | |
| Protein 121.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 3520.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2000.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories