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Three Cheese Pesto Spinach Flatbread Pizza

Three Cheese Pesto Spinach Flatbread Pizza That Delights

This Three Cheese Pesto Spinach Flatbread Pizza combines garlicky spinach, three melty cheeses, and vibrant pesto on a crispy flatbread for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Spinach Mixture
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Substitute with frozen spinach if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Olive oil can be used as a lighter alternative.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (smashed and minced) Garlic powder can be a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can be used for a vegan option.
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to taste.
For the Flatbread Base
  • 2 pieces Garlic Naan Flatbread Any style of flatbread can be used.
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (grated) Dairy-free cheese can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled) Goat cheese or skipping it can also work.
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup Pesto Adjust to taste preference.
  • to taste Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Increase or decrease according to spice tolerance.

Equipment

  • medium pan
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Chop fresh spinach into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
  3. Melt butter in a pan, add garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and salt. Simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Spread the creamy spinach mixture over the garlic naan flatbread.
  6. Sprinkle mozzarella and feta cheese over the spinach mixture, then drizzle with pesto.
  7. Bake on a foil-lined baking sheet for about 12 minutes until cheese is bubbling and lightly golden.
  8. Switch oven to broil for 1-2 minutes for a golden-brown finish, watching closely to avoid burning.
  9. Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Sauté the spinach and garlic until wilted to ensure a cohesive filling. Choose fresh cheese for best flavor. Prep the spinach mixture in advance for quicker assembly if desired.

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