Flatbread Pizza with Spinach and Goat Cheese

Name: Flatbread Pizza with Spinach and Goat Cheese
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Naan flatbreads – I used the Stonefire brand.; 1 tbs olive oil; 4 cups of baby spinach; 3 garlic cloves – minced; Pinch of red pepper flakes; 8 twists of black pepper from a pepper mill; 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese; 2 tbs grated parmesan cheese; 1 oz goat cheese

October 13, 2015 by Geraldine 29 Comments

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A quick, tasty flatbread pizza topped with garlicky spinach and 3 cheeses – mozzarella, goat cheese and parmesan. Perfect for a quick and easy meal – just add a mixed green salad and a glass of wine and dinner is served.

This is an easy to make pizza using naan flatbread. The flatbread is layered with garlicky sautéed spinach and three cheeses – mozzarella, parmesan and a couple of dollops of creamy, tangy goat cheese.

Since I’m all about fast and easy, I used Stonefire naan flatbread as the base for the pizza. You can find it in most supermarkets. Flatbread has a soft, chewy texture and the crust crisps up really well in the oven.

Flatbread is an easy alternative to pizza dough. It’s sold in either individual size (6 to 7 inches) or full sized flatbread (about 12 inches). I used two individual sized flatbreads for this recipe.

I’ve experimented with a couple of different flavor combinations before deciding that this was the winner. Goat cheese can be an acquired taste but the creamy, tangy texture of the goat cheese with the garlicky spinach was a perfect taste combination.

Key ingredients to make this recipe

Flatbread – I used store bought Stoneware naan flatbread.
Mozzarella Cheese – firm is best for this recipe.
Parmesan Cheese – freshly grated.
Goat Cheese – plain or garlic flavored works great.
Fresh Baby Spinach – sautéed with a little garlic.

Steps for making this recipe

Sauté spinach and garlic in a little olive oil over medium heat.
Next, grate the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Layer mozzarella and parmesan cheese on the flatbread.
Add spinach and dollops of goat cheese on top of the cheese.
Bake in a hot oven for 7 to 8 minutes and your flat bread pizza is ready to serve.

Tips, notes and questions about this recipe

What’s the difference between flatbread and pizza dough? Flatbread is an unleavened dough which means it has no yeast. It has a soft and chewy texture with a crispy crust when baked in the oven.

Where can I find flatbread? You can usually find flatbread in the bakery section of your local supermarket.

What type of mozzarella cheese should I use? I used firm mozzarella since it’s easy to grate. If you’re using fresh mozzarella, just use small slices instead of grating it.

I don’t like goat cheese – what can I use instead? Not a fan of goat cheese, then swap out the goat cheese for small dollops of ricotta or a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese.

Can I top it with something else? Go ahead and top it with your favorite pizza toppings. You can try adding marinated artichoke hearts, olives, sautéed mushrooms and onions or roasted red bell peppers.

How can I make this kid friendly? This is an easy recipe to make with kids. You can sub out the goat cheese for ricotta cheese if your kids don’t like goat cheese.

I can’t find naan flatbread at the supermarket, can I use something else instead? Yes, pita bread makes a great substitution if you can’t find naan flatbread.

Should I use a sauce? This is a white pizza – so that means no sauce. If you want to add a thin layer of pesto that would work. I won’t recommend tomato sauce or marinara sauce.

Does goat cheese melt? When baking the flatbread, the mozzarella and parmesan will melt and spread. The goat cheese doesn’t melt as well, so make sure to add in small dollops on the pizza.

How long does it take to cook? The cook time for this recipe is about 7 to 8 minutes. Keep an eye on it while it’s in the oven so it doesn’t burn.

How can I serve this recipe? You can serve this as a main meal with a green salad or slice into small pieces and serve as an appetizer.

Looking for a green salad to try with this recipe? Then try this Quinoa and Kale salad.

Did you try this recipe? Please come back and leave a comment and rating below in the comment section. I’d love to hear what you think.

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