Description
Caramelized onion pesto flatbread pizza blends Mediterranean flavors into a delightful culinary experience. Crisp flatbread carries sweet caramelized onions and herbal pesto, creating a perfect harmony of textures and tastes you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 flatbreads (or naan)
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) crumbled goat cheese or Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional, for depth of flavor)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tbsp pine nuts (optional, for crunch)
- Fresh basil or arugula (for garnish)
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Sauté sliced onions in olive oil and butter over low heat, adding a pinch of salt and sugar. Stir occasionally to prevent burning, allowing onions to develop a rich, golden color over 25-30 minutes. Finish with a splash of balsamic vinegar to intensify flavor.
- Prepare Flatbread Base: Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread a generous layer of pesto across flatbreads, creating a vibrant flavor foundation.
- Layer Toppings: Distribute mozzarella and goat cheese evenly over the pesto. Scatter caramelized onions across the surface and sprinkle pine nuts for added texture and complexity.
- Bake to Perfection: Transfer flatbreads to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese becomes golden and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh basil or arugula. Slice immediately and serve while hot, showcasing a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and aromatic elements.
Notes
- Manage Caramelization Timing: Low and slow heat prevents burning while developing deep, rich flavors in onions; patience is crucial for achieving golden-brown perfection without scorching.
- Cheese Melting Strategy: Select room-temperature cheeses to ensure smooth, even melting; mixing mozzarella with goat cheese creates a more complex and creamy texture across the flatbread.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute regular flatbread with gluten-free alternatives or cauliflower crust for low-carb diets; use vegan cheese and plant-based pesto to accommodate different dietary restrictions.
- Enhance Flavor Complexity: Add a final drizzle of high-quality olive oil or balsamic reduction after baking to elevate the taste profile and introduce an extra layer of richness and depth to the flatbread pizza.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg