Dinner / Italian
Margherita Flatbread
A speedy pizza-night favorite with blistered flatbread, garlicky tomatoes, vegetarian mozzarella, and basil.
By Vegetarian Recipes Kitchen · Updated
- Prep
- 10 minutes
- Cook
- 12 minutes
- Total
- 22 minutes
- Serves
- 4
Gather your ingredients
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Allergen notes
- Contains milk. Check dairy and cheese product labels.
- Packaged pasta and bread products may contain egg or milk; check the actual labels rather than assuming every version is identical.
- Check all packaged ingredients and substitutions for allergens; vegetarian or vegan labels do not establish allergen safety.
Check product labels and any substitutions; packaged ingredients can introduce additional allergens.
Let's cook
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Heat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place flatbreads on a parchment-lined sheet pan and brush with olive oil and garlic.
Spoon crushed tomatoes over each flatbread, leaving a small border, and season with salt and red pepper flakes. Spread sauce in a thin layer and pat mozzarella dry. Too much wet topping makes the centre soft before the edges brown.
Scatter vegetarian mozzarella evenly over the surface.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are crisp and cheese is bubbling.
Top with basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze before slicing.
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A little kitchen know-how
- Preheat the sheet pan for an extra-crisp bottom.
- Pat vegetarian mozzarella dry so it doesn't weep onto the crust.
Make it yours & keep it well
Use flatbread labelled vegan, dairy-free mozzarella or hummus, and vegan pesto for a vegan version; add hummus after baking if preferred.
Storage: Cool promptly in shallow portions and refrigerate covered. Eat within 48 hours or freeze suitable extras promptly. Reheat cooked leftovers only once until steaming hot throughout. Keep spare bases separate from wet toppings. Reheat assembled slices in the oven rather than trapping steam in a covered bowl.
For cooling and reheating, follow the Food Standards Agency’s leftover guidance. Rice has a shorter refrigerated storage limit, as described in its recipe notes.
Estimated nutrition per serving
350 kcal · Protein 15 g · Carbohydrates 32 g · Fat 18 g
Approximate figures; brands, portions and substitutions change the result.
Good things to know
Can I grill the flatbreads?
Yes—grill over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes per side after topping.
What if I only have shredded vegetarian mozzarella?
Use low-moisture shreds and reduce the bake time by a minute.
Can I use a different base?
Use a flatbread of similar thickness and check its packet. A thicker naan may need longer to heat through than a thin wrap.
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