Margherita-Style Caprese Flatbread
Crisp flatbread topped with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil for a quick vegetarian classic.
Total
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Flatbread (store-bought naan or pizza flatbread)
- 6 oz Fresh mozzarella
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder(optional)
- 1/8 tsp Salt(optional)
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes): Heat oven to 450°F (232°C). Halve the cherry tomatoes. Tear mozzarella into small pieces. Tear basil leaves.
- 2
Assemble: Place flatbreads on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with garlic powder (if using) and a pinch of salt/pepper (if using). Top each flatbread with mozzarella and tomatoes.
- 3
Cook (10 minutes): Bake until the cheese is melted and the edges of the flatbread are crisp, about 8–10 minutes.
- 4
Finish: Remove from oven and immediately scatter basil over the top. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
640
32% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 39 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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