Flatbread

Zucchini Flatbread

Name: Zucchini Flatbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 flatbread or prepared pizza dough; 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced; 1 cup shredded mozzarella; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs; Kosher salt, as needed; Freshly ground black pepper

A crisp, savory flatbread topped with thinly sliced zucchini, cheese, herbs, and a touch of olive oil. Light enough for lunch, but satisfying enough to serve as a simple dinner.

Serves

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Total

35 min

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

35 min

Servings

Jump to Recipe

Ingredients

What you’ll need

1 flatbread or prepared pizza dough
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs
Kosher salt, as needed
Freshly ground black pepper

Method

How to make it

Prepare the zucchini

Slice the zucchini very thinly and season lightly with salt. Let it sit for about 10 minutes, then blot away excess moisture with paper towels.

Prepare the flatbread

Heat the oven to 450°F. Place the flatbread or stretched dough on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil and the grated garlic.

Add the toppings

Scatter the mozzarella over the flatbread, then arrange the zucchini evenly on top. Finish with Parmesan and black pepper.

Bake until crisp

Bake until the crust is golden and crisp and the cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Finish and serve

Remove from the oven, drizzle with a little olive oil, and finish with fresh herbs. Slice and serve while hot.

Chef Note

Remove excess moisture from the zucchini.

Zucchini holds a lot of water. Salting and blotting the slices before baking helps keep the flatbread crisp instead of soggy.