15-Minute Easy Margherita Flatbread Pizza Recipe
This 15-Minute Easy Margherita Flatbread Pizza is a quick and delicious recipe perfect for a satisfying snack or light meal. Combining fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a tangy garlic-balsamic drizzle on crispy naan bread, it offers classic Italian flavors with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack, Light Meal
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Flatbread and Toppings
- 1 naan bread
- 3 pieces fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced ⅓ to ½ inch thick)
- 1 tomato (sliced as thinly as possible)
- 5–6 fresh basil leaves
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Garlic Oil & Balsamic Dressing
- 3 cloves garlic (pressed) or 1 tsp dried garlic powder
- 1.5 Tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare garlic oil: Press 3 fresh garlic cloves and combine them with 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil to infuse the oil with garlic flavor.
- Brush and crisp the naan: Using half of the garlic oil mixture, brush it evenly over the naan bread. Place the naan on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 5 minutes to crisp up the flatbread.
- Add toppings: Remove the naan from the oven. Layer the three slices of fresh mozzarella evenly over the flatbread, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with thin tomato slices, season again with salt and pepper.
- Bake with toppings: Return the flatbread to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes. Then switch the oven to broil and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, closely watching to prevent burning. Remove immediately if the edges darken too much.
- Make balsamic dressing: While the flatbread bakes, mix the remaining garlic oil with 1.5 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, stirring until a smooth emulsion forms.
- Prepare basil: Chop 5-6 fresh basil leaves finely to sprinkle on the pizza later.
- Finish and serve: Once the flatbread pizza is golden and bubbly, remove it from the oven. Drizzle with the balsamic garlic dressing to taste, sprinkle chopped basil leaves over the top, slice, and serve immediately to enjoy fresh.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, but dried garlic powder can be substituted in a pinch.
- If you prefer a softer flatbread, reduce the initial crisping time slightly.
- Watch the pizza carefully during broiling to avoid burning the crust or toppings.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute mozzarella with vegan cheese.
- Fresh basil is essential for authentic flavor; dried basil will not provide the same fresh taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread pizza (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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