Description
This Caprese flatbread is a fresh and flavorful dish featuring juicy tomatoes, creamy vegan mozzarella, and fragrant basil on a crispy base. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 flatbread or pizza crust
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the flatbread on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil and minced garlic.
- Sprinkle vegan mozzarella evenly over the flatbread.
- Top with halved cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges are crispy.
- Remove from oven and top with fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade flatbread depending on preference.
- Swap cherry tomatoes for sliced heirloom tomatoes if desired.
- Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread half
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
