Description
This Roasted Cranberry and Goat Cheese Flatbread Recipe combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with creamy goat cheese on a crispy flatbread base. Perfect for a festive appetizer or a flavorful main course.
Ingredients
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For the Roasted Cranberries:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Flatbread:
- 2 flatbreads or naan
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh arugula or baby greens for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast the cranberries: Toss cranberries with olive oil, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper. Roast for 10–12 minutes.
- Prepare the flatbreads: Top flatbreads with goat cheese, mozzarella, red onion, and roasted cranberries. Add walnuts if desired.
- Bake: Bake flatbreads for 8–10 minutes until crispy.
- Finish and serve: Top with fresh arugula, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- This flatbread pairs well with a balsamic glaze drizzle before serving.
- For a crispier texture, pre-bake the flatbreads for 2–3 minutes before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 flatbread
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
