Flat is where it’s at this Toast Tuesday with our #recipe for Garden Veggie Flatbread 🫓 We take whole-grain naan, top it with seasonings and load it with juicy tomatoes, chopped onions, and Lifeway Farmer Cheese. Then we grill it to perfection. Our Farmer Cheese is packed with protein and probiotics. It has a tastefully tangy bite that wonderfully complements and enhances this recipe where everything comes together perfectly.
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Prep Time: 25 mins Servings: 2-4Ingredients
- 2 whole-grain naan flatbreads or pita flatbreads
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup onion, thinly sliced or chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons Farmer Cheese
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil or marjoram
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 sp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. coarse grind sea salt
Directions
- Grill the flatbreads covered over medium, indirect heat for 2-3 minutes on in or outdoor grill (just until the bottoms are slightly browned).
- Remove flatbreads from the grill and brush the sides with olive oil. Top with tomato slices and onion, leaving at least 1/2 inch on the outer sides.
- In a small bowl, add both the mozzarella and Lifeway Farmer Cheese along with the spices. Sprinkle this over the veggies and drizzle the balsamic vinegar on top.
- Return flatbreads to the grill and cook, covered for 2-3 minutes longer until both kinds of cheese are slightly melted. Cut into wedges and serve with a fresh garden salad.
