This Caprese flatbread is incredibly tasty and only takes a few minutes to prepare, making it a fantastic appetizer or lunch option! You can make it using homemade flatbreads, pesto, and balsamic glaze, or opt for store-bought versions to save some time! Either way, this delicious pizza is sure to be a hit every time you serve it!
Easy Caprese Flatbread Recipe
This tasty Caprese flatbread is one of my go-to lunch recipes right now because it is so easy to make and packed with tons of flavor! I'm all about the abundance of fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella that I don't even miss not having meat!
Not to mention, the balsamic glaze adds the perfect amount of sweetness for a fantastic finishing touch! I seriously can't get enough of it, and I know that your entire family will love it, too!
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🥘 Caprese Flatbread Ingredients
Get ready to grab some fresh ingredients for this delicious flatbread. Even if you choose to use all store-bought ingredients, this pizza will still taste fantastic!
- Flatbreads - 2 flatbreads. You can use storebought flatbreads or try out my super easy homemade flatbread or this yeast-free flatbread recipe!
- Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
- Pesto - ½ cup of pesto. Feel free to use a storebought variety or try out my recipe here.
- Mozzarella - 8 ounces of sliced fresh mozzarella.
- Tomatoes - 1 cup of grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in half.
- Balsamic Glaze - ¼ cup of balsamic glaze. Check out my recipe or use storebought.
- Basil - 1 handful of sliced fresh basil.
- Parmesan (optional) - ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese for garnish.
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🔪 How To Make Caprese Flatbread
If you already have your flatbreads made and ready to go (or packaged from the store) then this recipe will come together in just about 15 minutes! All you will need is a baking sheet, a basting brush, and a spoon!
This recipe is for 2 flatbread pizzas, which is about 8 servings!
- Preheat. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush. Place 2 flatbreads onto the prepared baking sheet and brush them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, making sure to cover the entire surface all the way out to the edges.
- Assemble. Spread ½ cup of pesto over the top of the flatbreads in an even layer. Then, place 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella slices over the top followed by the halved 1 cup of grape tomatoes.
- Bake. Bake in the preheated oven at 500°F (260°C) for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges have browned. If desired, you can broil the pizza for 1-2 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Top and serve. Remove the flatbreads from the oven and drizzle them with ¼ cup of balsamic glaze, garnish with 1 handful of sliced fresh basil, and the optional grated ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Serve your Caprese flatbread alongside some baked chicken wings and a Greek pasta salad for a super hearty and satisfying meal! Take a look at my post on what to serve with pizza for some more tasty ideas and recipes! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- My homemade flatbread comes together in a snap and is ultra tasty! However, you can also make this yummy pizza using store-bought flatbreads. You could even make it using pizza dough!
- You can use either a balsamic reduction or a balsamic glaze. They are very similar, and both are super easy to make! A balsamic reduction is just reduced balsamic vinegar, while the glaze has an added sweetener.
- I used halved grape tomatoes for my caprese flatbread, but feel free to use your favorite tomato variety! Small heirloom tomatoes would be a great choice as well!
🥡 Storing & Reheating
This flatbread is really best enjoyed fresh. However, you can keep your leftovers stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days if needed.
Reheating Caprese Flatbread
Reheat your pizza on a baking sheet in the oven until it is heated to your liking. Check out my post on how to reheat pizza for more information.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
Yes! This flatbread pizza is a completely vegetarian dish and only consists of plant-based ingredients. However, it is so tasty that even meat-eaters will enjoy it!
This tasty flatbread originates from the traditional Italian Caprese salad. It includes all of the same fresh ingredients (mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil), but loaded onto a crisp flatbread for a hearty variation!
Typically, this veggie-packed pizza features mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, pesto, and tomatoes. However, you can easily add any more of your favorite toppings! Try it with some grilled chicken or sliced red onions!
🍕 Best Homemade Pizza Recipes
- English Muffin Pizzas - Quick and delicious single-serving pizza made on English muffins.
- Tortilla Pizza - Crispy and simple pizzas that use tortillas as a base.
- Chicken Parmesan Pizza - Enjoy all of the flavors of chicken Parmesan, but in pizza form!
- Margherita Sheet Pan Pizza - A crispy, fresh pizza that is fit for the whole family.
- Garlic Pizza - Pizza dough is coated with garlic butter and cheese before being baked to perfection.
- Stuffed Pizza Roll-Ups - Crescent rolls are stuffed with cheese, pizza sauce, pepperoni, and salami.
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Caprese Flatbread
Ingredients
- 2 flatbreads (see recipe or use store-bought)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- ½ cup pesto (see recipe or use store-bought)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ cup balsamic glaze (see recipe or use store-bought)
- 1 handful fresh basil (sliced)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated, optional for garnish)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place both of the 2 flatbreads onto the prepared baking sheet and brush them with 2 tablespoon olive oil, making sure to cover the entire surface all the way out to the edges.
- Spread ½ cup pesto over the top of the flatbreads in an even layer. Then, place the 8 oz fresh mozzarella slices over the top followed by the halved 1 cup grape tomatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 500°F (260°C) for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges have browned. If desired, you can broil the pizza for 1-2 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Remove the flatbreads from the oven and drizzle them with ¼ cup balsamic glaze, garnish with sliced 1 handful fresh basil, and the optional grated ¼ cup Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
- My homemade flatbread comes together in a snap and is ultra tasty! However, you can also make this yummy pizza using store-bought flatbreads. You could even make it using pizza dough!
- You can use either a balsamic reduction or a balsamic glaze. They are very similar, and both are super easy to make! A balsamic reduction is just reduced balsamic vinegar while the glaze has an added sweetener.
- I used halved grape tomatoes for my caprese flatbread, but feel free to use your favorite tomato variety! Small heirloom tomatoes would be a great choice as well!
- To store: This flatbread is really best enjoyed fresh. However, you can keep your leftovers stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days if needed.
- To reheat: Reheat your pizza on a baking sheet in the oven until it is heated to your liking.
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