Even the food is dressed up this year! Our Farmer Cheese Prosciutto Flatbread features bright arugula, crispy prosciutto, balsamic glaze, fig jam, and our protein-packed Lifeway Farmer Cheese.
The creamy texture of our cultured, protein-rich cheese elevates the dish making it ultra satisfying, while the arugula and fig jam bring a fresh appeal, balsamic glaze adds a tangy sweetness, and prosciutto adds an extra depth of flavor and a terrific crunch. Bake up this flatbread for a holiday appetizer that’s a delicious way to celebrate the new year!
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese,a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Ingredients
- 1 prepared flatbread or pizza crust
- 1–2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 package prosciutto (about 3–4 oz.)
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- 3/4 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1/3 cup fig jam
- balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the flatbread on a baking sheet and brush evenly with olive oil.
- Arrange the prosciutto over the flatbread in loose, bunched pieces. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the prosciutto is lightly crisp.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh arugula.
- Add dollops of Lifeway Farmer Cheese and spoon small amounts of fig jam across the flatbread.
- Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, slice, serve and enjoy!
