Description
Caramelized onion pesto flatbread pizza delivers Mediterranean-inspired flavors with crispy edges and silky sauce. Delicate herbs, sweet onions, and perfectly melted cheese create a restaurant-quality slice you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 flatbreads (or naan)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese or Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional, for depth of flavor)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- ¼ cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
Garnish and Optional Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional, for crunch)
- Fresh basil or arugula (for garnish)
Instructions
- Transform sliced onions into a rich, golden delicacy by gently sautéing them in a blend of olive oil and butter over low, steady heat. Incorporate a pinch of salt and sugar to enhance caramelization, stirring intermittently to prevent burning and ensure even browning.
- Continue cooking the onions patiently for approximately 25-30 minutes, allowing them to develop a deep, amber color and luxurious sweetness. During the final moments, splash balsamic vinegar to intensify the flavor profile, creating a complex and tangy undertone.
- Warm the oven to 400°F, preparing a stage for your culinary creation. Select flatbreads as the foundation, positioning them carefully on a baking sheet.
- Generously spread a vibrant layer of pesto across each flatbread, ensuring complete and even coverage that will serve as a flavor-packed base.
- Lavishly distribute mozzarella and goat cheese over the pesto, creating a melty, creamy canvas. Scatter the previously caramelized onions across the surface, and optionally sprinkle pine nuts for added texture and nutty complexity.
- Slide the prepared flatbreads into the preheated oven, allowing them to bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden masterpiece.
- Upon removal, enhance the pizza with a delicate dusting of red pepper flakes and a flourish of fresh basil or peppery arugula. Slice immediately and serve while piping hot, presenting a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and aromatic elements.
Notes
- Slow cooking transforms harsh onions into sweet, silky strands that melt in your mouth, creating a luxurious base for this flatbread.
- Choose sweet onions like Vidalia for deeper caramelization and richer flavor development during the low-and-slow cooking process.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like blue cheese or fontina to add complexity and personalize the flatbread’s taste profile.
- For gluten-free options, swap traditional flatbread with cauliflower crust or use gluten-free naan to accommodate dietary restrictions without sacrificing deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg