Description
Craving a quick, flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Greece to your table? This Greek-Style Flatbread Pizza is your perfect choice! Featuring crispy flatbread topped with creamy ricotta, tangy feta, marinated artichokes, spinach, Roma tomatoes, shallots, Kalamata olives, and sun-dried tomatoes, this pizza is a delightful blend of savory, tangy, and herbaceous flavors.
Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make Greek-Style Flatbread Pizza. Each ingredient adds to the creamy, tangy, and savory magic.
- Flatbreads (2, store-bought or homemade lavash): Provide a crispy, thin base.
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (for brushing): Adds richness and aids browning.
- Ricotta Cheese (6 oz): Offers creamy, mild flavor.
- Feta Cheese (6 oz, crumbled): Brings tangy, salty depth.
- Dried Oregano (to taste): Infuses classic Mediterranean herbaceousness.
- Marinated Artichoke Hearts (7 oz, drained, patted dry, sliced): Add tangy, earthy flavor.
- Baby Spinach (1 handful): Provides fresh, leafy texture.
- Roma Tomato (1, halved and sliced): Offers juicy, mild sweetness.
- Shallot (1 small, thinly sliced): Adds subtle, oniony crunch.
- Pitted Kalamata Olives (6, halved): Bring briny, savory depth.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes (1 handful, roughly chopped or sliced): Add intense, tangy-sweet flavor.
Substitutions and Variations
- Flatbreads: Swap with gluten-free flatbreads, pita, or keto-friendly flatbreads (~2–3g net carbs per serving).
- Ricotta: Replace with cream cheese, goat cheese, or vegan ricotta for dairy-free.
- Feta: Swap with goat cheese, vegan feta, or omit for keto/vegan.
- Artichokes: Use roasted red peppers or mushrooms for similar texture.
- Spinach: Substitute with arugula, kale, or omit for keto.
- Keto Adjustment: Use keto flatbread, reduce sun-dried tomatoes to 1 Tbsp, and omit spinach (~2–3g net carbs per serving).
- Gluten-Free Version: Use certified gluten-free flatbreads; ensure all ingredients are gluten-free.
- Vegan Version: Swap ricotta and feta with vegan cheese; ensure flatbreads are vegan-friendly.
- Spicy Version: Add ¼ tsp red-pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños with the toppings.
- Protein-Packed: Add ½ cup cooked chicken or prosciutto (non-vegetarian) for extra protein.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
- Set one oven rack near the center and one a few inches from the broiler. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use parchment for easy cleanup; ensure racks are positioned for efficient baking and broiling.
Step 2: Warm the Flatbread
- Place 2 flatbreads directly on the middle oven rack and bake for 1–2 minutes until slightly warmed.
- Remove flatbreads and switch the oven to broil.
Tip: Warm flatbreads briefly to enhance crispiness without overcooking.
Step 3: Build the Flatbread Pizza
- Place warmed flatbreads on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly brush each flatbread with extra-virgin olive oil.
- Spread 3 oz ricotta cheese evenly on each flatbread.
- Top each with 3 oz crumbled feta and a generous sprinkle of dried oregano.
- Arrange 3.5 oz sliced marinated artichoke hearts, ½ handful baby spinach, ½ Roma tomato (sliced), ½ small shallot (thinly sliced), 3 halved Kalamata olives, and ½ handful chopped sun-dried tomatoes on each flatbread.
- Sprinkle with additional oregano.
Tip: Spread ricotta evenly for a creamy base; distribute toppings uniformly for balanced flavors.
Step 4: Broil
- Place the baking sheet on the top oven rack, a few inches from the broiler.
- Broil for 3 minutes, or until the cheese softens and toppings are warmed; watch closely to prevent burning.
Tip: Check frequently during broiling to avoid charring; rotate the sheet if needed for even heating.
Step 5: Serve
- Remove pizzas from the oven, slice into wedges or strips, and serve immediately.
Tip: Use a pizza cutter for clean slices; serve hot for the best texture.