Easy Margherita Flatbread
Crisp flatbread topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil.
Total
22 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Flatbread (naan or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup Tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 6 oz Fresh mozzarella
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Brush flatbreads with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder if using.
- 3
Spread tomato sauce evenly over each flatbread, leaving a small border.
- 4
Tear or slice fresh mozzarella and distribute over the sauce.
- 5
Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are crisp.
- 6
Top with fresh basil leaves and a pinch of salt, slice, and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrate | 48 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 820 mg |
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