Margherita Flatbread

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This easy Margherita flatbread recipe is a delicious take on the classic pizza, with fewer calories! Topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, this flatbread is loaded with flavor in every bite! It’s naturally vegetarian and can easily be made gluten-free, too!

There is something about the simplicity of a Margherita flatbread that I just love! It makes for a perfect appetizer or can be paired alongside other dishes for a hearty main meal. It is kid-friendly and I find that even picky eaters love this mini flatbread pizza!

You can prep the dough ahead of time for busy weeknights, giving it 1 hour to rise. Once the dough is ready, throw on the toppings and let it bake. You’ll have a wholesome dinner on the table in just 20 minutes! It really is the best flatbread pizza recipe ever!

👩🏽‍🍳 Why You’ll Love Margherita Flatbread

• Simple Ingredients: This homemade flatbread pizza is made with the simplest ingredients and each ingredient stands out with every bite!
• Family Favorite: What is not to love about an amazing pizza?! This easy Margherita flatbread pizza recipe will be a favorite for your whole family.
• Classic Pizza Flavors: This easy recipe has all the beloved flavors of a classic Margherita pizza, lightened up a bit!
• Less Time: Making your own flatbread dough saves time compared to homemade pizza dough!

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🥘 Ingredients

Grab all of these delicious ingredients from the grocery store and get cooking the most delicious tomato mozzarella flatbread! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for nutritional information.

For The Dough

• Warm Water & Sugar: Warm water and regular sugar blend together to feed the yeast.
• Yeast: You’ll use 2 tsp of instant dried yeast for any easy and convenient process!
• All-Purpose Flour: For a classic flatbread dough, you will want to use all-purpose flour which gives a traditional texture.
• Salt: Sea salt will enhance the flavors of the crust, giving the perfect level of saltiness.
• Greek Yogurt: This is a magic ingredient, making this pizza crust recipe extra easy to prepare!
• Olive Oil: A high quality extra-virgin olive oil enhances the flavor and texture of the dough, giving it moisture and making it easy to work with.

For The Toppings

• Marinara Sauce: Use your favorite marinara sauce or pizza sauce – Rao’s, Primal Kitchen, and Organic Bello are great options.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Fresh mozzarella cheese is the best for this flatbread Margherita pizza recipe.
• Tomato: Fresh tomatoes, sliced thin, add a nice flavor and juicy bite to the flatbread.
• Balsamic Glaze: A little drizzle goes a long way, adding a burst of flavor that complements the cheese, tomatoes, and basil so well.
• Black Pepper: While optional, I love the taste and mild spice that fresh cracked pepper gives.
• Basil: Fresh basil leaves are a classic for any Margherita recipe for a refreshing taste. It is a match made in heaven with sliced tomatoes!

🍲 Ingredient Substitutions

• Flour: Whole wheat flour is another great option for this flatbread.
• Sugar: You can use coconut sugar, but it may change the flavor slightly.
• Oil: Avocado oil can be used in place of the olive oil, if preferred.
• Sauce: Feel free to use regular tomato sauce, tomato paste, or canned tomatoes and add in some Italian seasoning and fresh herbs. If making your own sauce, I recommend using San Marzano tomatoes.
• Cheese: You can use shredded mozzarella or mozzarella pearls. Feel free to add other cheeses like parmesan cheese, or an Italian shredded blend too!
• Tomato: You can use Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, or even heirloom tomatoes for a fun change!
• Balsamic: Instead of the glaze you can use regular balsamic vinegar for this cheese and tomato flatbread.

🔪 How To Make Margherita Flatbread

This healthy Margherita flatbread recipe comes together with simple steps and minimal effort! Here is how to make Margherita flatbread:

For The Dough

Prepare Yeast: The first step is to prepare the yeast mixture. Mix the warm water and sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over top. Stir, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl whisk together the flour and salt.

Combine Dough Ingredients: When the yeast mixture is frothy combine it with the flour, Greek yogurt and oil. Mix to form a dough.

Knead Dough: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 2-3 minutes, shape into a ball.

Let Dough Rise: Coat a mixing bowl with a little oil, place the dough ball into the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, place in a warm area and let the dough rise for 1 hour to double in size.

Shape Dough Into Log: Once the dough has doubled in size, turn out onto a lightly floured bench. Knead the dough a couple of times and shape into a log.

Separate Dough: Using a dough cutter or knife cut the dough in 6 equal parts. Roll each piece into a small ball.

Roll Out Dough: Using a rolling pin, roll each dough ball to be about ½ inch thick.

Cook Flatbread: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cooking one flatbread at a time, cook on one side until air pockets appear, 2-3 minutes.

Continue Cooking: Turn and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes. Keep a close eye so it doesn’t burn.

Repeat with remaining flatbread dough.

For The Flatbread Pizza

Preheat Oven, Line Trays: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 180 C and line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.

Assemble Flatbread Toppings: Arrange the flatbreads on the prepared trays. Spread a layer of sauce over top of each flatbread.

Add More Toppings: Top with pieces of fresh mozzarella and tomato slices to cover the entire flatbread.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the flat bread crust is golden brown.

Add Final Touches: Remove from the heat and finish off with cracked pepper, shredded basil leaves, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Serve! Best enjoyed immediately.

💭 Expert Tips

• Use Fresh Yeast: Use the freshest yeast to ensure best results. Check the date on the packaging and buy new yeast if the one you have on hand is old.
• Don’t Overknead: You want to knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic, so that when you press on it with your finger, it doesn’t stick and bounces back gently. Overkneading will result in a tougher flatbread.
• Find A Sunny Spot: Allow the dough to rise in a warm place such as in a warm room near a sunny window.
• Be Sure To Cover Dough: Keep the rolled out flatbread covered with a kitchen towel until ready to cook to prevent the dough from drying out.

📖 Variations 

• Margherita Pita Flatbread: If you do not want to make your own dough, save time by buying store bought pita bread or naan bread for the dough, adding all the same toppings! 
• Pre-Made Dough: Another option to save time – feel free to use pre-made fresh pizza dough for these easy flatbread pizzas! I like Trader Joe’s fresh pizza dough, but any fresh dough will work. Roll it out according to the directions above and then follow the rest of the instructions to create your flatbreads.
• Pesto Flatbread: Swap the marinara for basil pesto. This is a simple way to switch things up for a recipe you can have on repeat with variations!
• Other Flavors: Use the flatbread base and customize it with whatever toppings you’d like. Create a bbq chicken flatbread or an arugula and goat cheese flatbread.
• More Toppings: Add extra toppings like fresh garlic, red pepper flakes, or fresh herbs. You can also do a drizzle of olive oil on top of the flatbread.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

Serve this Margherita pizza flatbread as an appetizer, side, or main dish! Here are a few of my favorite pairings:

With Salad: I personally love pizza and salad for the perfect balance of comfort and freshness. Try flatbread Margherita pizza with this tomato avocado cucumber salad or this spinach and arugula salad! Yum!

With Pasta: For the ultimate Italian meal, pair this tomato basil flatbread with creamy pasta. My favorites are vegetarian pesto pasta, vegan pasta primavera, or a hearty, healthy vegetable lasagna.

🙌 Dietary Adaptations

Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free all purpose flour in place of the regular flour. The texture may be slightly altered, but it will still be tasty! You can also try using a pre-made cauliflower crust for this recipe for another GF option.

Vegan-Option: Swap the Greek yogurt for a plain coconut yogurt in the dough, and top with vegan mozzarella cheese!

🫙 Storage Directions

Here is how to store and keep this Margherita flatbread:

• Refrigerating: Allow the Margherita flatbread pizza to cool to room temperature, then place in an airtight container or wrap securely in plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Reheating: To reheat, place the flatbread on a baking sheet and heat up in the oven, toaster oven, or air fryer.
• Make Ahead: Flatbread can be made ahead of time and frozen to be used at a later date. Frozen flatbread can be stored for up to 2 months.

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