Classic Margherita Flatbread
A quick pizza alternative using flatbread topped with marinara, fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil.
Total
17 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Rectangular flatbreads
- 0.5 cup Marinara sauce
- 4 ounces Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil(optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place the flatbreads on a large baking sheet.
- 2
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce evenly over each flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Arrange the fresh mozzarella slices on top of the sauce and sprinkle with dried oregano if using.
- 4
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the flatbread edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 5
Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil leaves, drizzle with olive oil, and slice into pieces to serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
385
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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