10+ Fantastic Flatbread Pizza Recipes

January 14, 2020
Photo: Annabelle Breakey
Searching for a lighter alternative to hearty pizza? Look no further than our fantastic flatbread recipes. From bright and fresh options that are perfect for summertime outdoor entertaining (we're looking at you, Chicken and Peach Flatbreads and Pea Pesto Flatbread) to fancy guest-worthy dinners (this Fig Jam and Goat Cheese Flatbread is sure to impress), you'll keep coming back to our collection of easy flatbread pizza recipes. 
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Chicken and Peach Flatbreads

Kelsey Hansen
Chicken and Peach Flatbreads Recipe

Premade pizza crusts are a lifesaver for the busy weeknight cook. Here they provide a filling base for these outside-the-box pizzas. To make your own balsamic glaze, simmer down 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar until thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes.

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Fig Jam and Goat Cheese Flatbread

Photo: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Christina Daley; Food Styling: Adam Hickman
Fig Jam and Goat Cheese Flatbread Recipe
Using a pizza stone is the key to achieving a delectably crispy crust on this easy flatbread. While we baked ours in the oven, you could easily heat your pizza stone on the grill if you’d rather not heat up the kitchen.

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Pea Pesto Flatbread

Hector Manuel Sanchez
Pea Pesto Flatbread Recipe
Love pizza but in the mood for something a little bit lighter? You’ll love this fresh flatbread topped with a sweet pea-herb pesto and fresh mozzarella cheese. The recipe calls for refrigerated thin-crust pizza dough, which you press into a rectangle on a baking sheet.
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Grilled Chicken Curry Flatbreads

Victor Protasio
Grilled Chicken Curry Flatbreads Recipe
Think of this as curried chicken salad served on a grill-toasted flatbread. The quick-pickled carrots can be made ahead and hold well for several days; make a double batch to add to salads or sandwiches or even to serve on a cheese board.

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Paratha Flatbread and Breakfast Tacos

Photo by Daniel Agee
Paratha Flatbread and Breakfast Tacos Recipe
We’re always here for a riff on classic breakfast tacos (see: pancake tacos), so get ready to stuff a paratha with your favorite fillings. The flaky flatbread gets its rich flavor from a mixture of bread flour and whole wheat flour, plus plenty of melted ghee.

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Fig Flatbread

Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele
Fig Flatbread Recipe
Featuring our easy fig jam, along with tangy goat cheese and vibrant celery and herb salad, the pizzas can serve four as a light summer entree or more as an elegant appetizer.
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Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Flatbreads

Photo: Jennifer Causey  
Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Flatbreads Recipe
Naan breads are the secret to instant flatbreads (no rolling or baking of dough required). Look for whole-grain naan, such as Stonefire, and treat as you would a prepared pizza crust. Charbroiled broccoli rabe has a fantastic texture and bitter edge that makes it stand out on the flatbreads.

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Flatbread with Kelp-Walnut Pesto and Asparagus

Photo: Jennifer Causey
Flatbread with Kelp-Walnut Pesto and Asparagus Recipe
This fresh take on pizza is going to be your new go-to summertime dinner. Kelp may not sound like a pizza topping you want, but just trust us--you're going to love it.

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Nutty Carrot Flatbread

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Claire Spollen
Nutty Carrot Flatbread Recipe

We were so inspired by the vegetable flatbreads made by David Frenkiel and Luise Vindahl of greenkitchenstories.com, we decided to create our own hearty, seed- and nut-packed version. The gluten-free slices are perfect for sandwiches.

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Tomato and Peach Flatbreads with Basil

Photo: Erin Kunkel Styling: Chelsea Zimmer
Tomato and Peach Flatbreads with Basil Recipe
Your next summer dinner just got SO much better. Grill the naan just until warmed through so the peaches and tomatoes stay juicy.

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Lemon-Ricotta Herbed Flatbread

Photo: Dylan + Jeni; Styling: Scott Horne
Lemon-Ricotta Herbed Flatbread Recipe

A light layer of creamy ricotta sprinkled with fresh herbs dresses up store-bought crust in this bread starter. Lemon juice and rind add just the right flavor lift.

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Lamb Flatbread Pizza with Feta and Mint Salad

Photo: Annabelle Breakey
Lamb Flatbread Pizza with Feta and Mint Salad Recipe
Our speedy version of lahmajoun, the spicy lamb flatbread of Turkey and Armenia, disrupts the weeknight dinner routine in the best possible way.
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