Skip the upscale pizza place tonight and enjoy these impressive flatbreads at home. Store bought flatbread and no-cook toppings make these easy as well as elegant. Smarts: Swap in smoked Gouda for a different, but still delicious flavor.
Red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp
, use more or less, depending on your spice preference
Vinegar, apple cider
- 2 tsp
Hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp
, use more or less, depending on your spice preference
White Bean and Gouda Flatbreads:
Cheese, gouda
- 6 oz
, shredded
Shallots
- 1 bulb
, thinly sliced
Beans, white or cannellini (14 oz / 397 g)
- 1 can
, drained and rinsed
Basil, dried
- 1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp
Oregano, dried
- 1/2 tsp
Paprika
- 1/2 tsp
Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp
Flatbreads, any type
- 4
(such as naan or pita)
Oil, olive
- 1 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp
Arugula
- 3 oz
Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp
Roasted Brussels Sprouts:
Brussels sprouts
- 1 lb
, ends trimmed and halved
Garlic
- 2 cloves
, chopped
Oil, cooking
- 1 Tbsp
Lemon juice
- 2 tsp
Prep
Make hot honey - Place honey in a small bowl and microwave until just warm - ~20 seconds. Whisk together honey, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce. Store at room temperature in an airtight container until ready to use. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Brussels sprouts / Garlic / Cheese / Shallots - (If prepping right before cooking, get oven heating first.) Prep as directed and store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Beans - Drain and rinse. Toss the beans with first portion of basil, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, and some salt and pepper.
Unlock this meal along with hundreds of smart meal plans and never stress about "What's for dinner?" again
Heat oven to 425 F / 218 C degrees and set out two baking sheets.
Spread Brussels sprouts out onto the first baking sheet and toss with garlic, cooking oil, and some salt and pepper.
Lay flatbreads onto the second baking sheet in an even layer (use more than one baking sheet if necessary to prevent crowding). Brush the flatbreads with first portion of olive oil and sprinkle with second portion of basil.
Place the pan with the Brussels sprouts on the lower oven rack and roast until golden brown and tender, shaking the pan halfway through cooking, 18 to 22 minutes.
While Brussels sprouts roast, top the flatbreads with cheese, shallots, and beans.
Place flatbreads on the upper oven rack and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool for 1 to 2 minutes before slicing.
While flatbreads bake, place the arugula in a large serving or mixing bowl and toss with second portion of olive oil, lemon juice (portion for flatbread), and some salt.
Warm the hot honey briefly in the microwave, if you’d like (~15 seconds).
When Brussels sprouts are done, remove them from the oven and sprinkle with lemon juice (portion for Brussels sprouts).
Slice the flatbreads. Before serving, top flatbreads with arugula and drizzle with hot honey.
Serve flatbreads with roasted Brussels sprouts on the side, along with extra hot honey for dipping. Enjoy!