Description
Mozzarella and Gruyère cheese add plenty of creaminess and umami to this flatbread, and pair beautifully with the earthiness of shiitake mushrooms, and peppery arugula leaves.
Ingredients
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- 1 6 x 12-inch artisan flatbread or thin pizza crust
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese , sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces that are approximately 2 inches long and wide
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1.5 ounce (about 1/2 cup) Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 6 to 7 medium shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced into strips
- 1/4 medium size red onion (about 2 ounces), sliced into half moons
- Salt and pepper
- Good handful of arugula
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
- Cover a sheet pan with foil, and place the flatbread on top.
- Using a brush, spread the pesto across the flatbread, leaving about ½-inch of the edges bare.
- Top with mozzarella and bake in the middle rack for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a medium size pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add mushrooms and red onion and stir fry for 4 minutes. The onions will be soft but still yielding a slight crunch. Turn the heat off and set aside.
- Take the flatbread out of the oven and spread the mushroom and onion mixture over it, covering the flatbread evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the Gruyère cheese on top and return the flatbread to the oven.
- Bake for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Optional: For a slightly brown color on the cheese, move the sheet pan to the top grill and broil on hi for 1 to 2 minutes. Keep an eye on the cheese as can burn quickly!
- Meanwhile, put the arugula in a mixing bowl and add the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly and set aside.
- Take the flatbread out of the oven, transfer to a serving plate and slice into 6 pieces. Top with the arugula and serve.
Notes
Leftovers: Wrap your leftover flatbread with the foil or transfer to a storage container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1.9g
- Sodium: 459mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18.2g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Protein: 12.6g
- Cholesterol: 11.2mg
