19 Fast, Fresh Flatbread Recipes That Will Make You Forget Pizza (2024)

Two-Ingredient Flatbreads

Greek Flatbreads

When we think of Greek food, we imagine juicy tomatoes, zesty red onions, and briny Kalamata olives. This fresh flatbread recipe has all that, plus a sprinkle of Fontina cheese and a schmear of artichoke tapenade. You'll be making it again and again.

Baba Ghanoush Flatbread

If you're craving a taste of the Mediterranean, there's no need to pack your bags. Just whip up a crispy flatbread topped with eggplant, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mint. One bite and your taste buds will take you straight there.

Potato, Bacon, and Arugula Flatbread

This flatbread recipe bursts with big flavors from a tart and peppery lemon, mustard, and arugula salad topper. Skillet-cooked bacon and potato slices add the hearty saltiness you crave from a pizza, plus we sprinkle on a bit of Parmesan at the end. How could you not like it?!

Smoked Salmon Flatbread

Sure, this recipe starts with cream cheese and smoked salmon, but there are no bagels here. Add fresh lettuce, radishes, and capers, then serve the whole mix on flatbread for a quick and easy lunch or even a light dinner.

Chicken Scarpariello Cauliflower Flatbread

A tantalizing blend of spicy and sweet, this cauliflower flatbread recipe is a take on the classic Italian-American main dish delight of chicken scarpariello. The chicken, pickled peppers, and lemon are the same but are piled onto a low-carb homemade flatbread made with cauliflower rice.

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One-Pan Chicken Flatbreads

Ditch the sandwich bread—flatbreads are the way to go for this easy chicken dish. Start with a creamy spread of hummus, then add chicken and fresh veggies (like cucumber slices and tiny tomatoes) for a fast one-pan recipe you can devour for lunch or dinner.

Indian-Spiced Turkey Kabob Pitas

Plain turkey strips become bold and spicy wonders when you grill them with a curry-blend coating. Balance the heat from this dish by serving on flatbreads with a cooling cucumber-radish slaw.

Pesto-Prosciutto Flatbread

Pesto isn't just for pasta. Put down the pizza sauce and spread your flatbread with tomato pesto, then top with prosciutto, provolone cheese, and arugula. Trust us: It's like a BLT pizza, only better.

Artichoke Flatbread

Here's a flatbread pizza recipe that's satisfying for both vegetarians and meat eaters. Toss whole-wheat flatbreads on the grill for a few minutes on each side. Top with artichokes, goat cheese, tomato, and spinach before diving in.

Summer Squash Souvlaki

Cucumbers, zucchini, summer squash, mushrooms, red onion, Roma tomatoes—we couldn't make this souvlaki flatbread recipe any more veggie-stuffed if we tried. Add a few sprigs of fresh dill just before serving to amp up the flavor even more.

Thai Chicken

This flatbread recipe has a Thai-inspired twist. The topping is a flaver with chicken marinated in soy sauce, coconut milk, peanut butter, and sriracha. Bell peppers, carrots, and snow peas finish the dish with a healthy helping of fresh veggies.

Mini Gyro Burgers with Watermelon-Feta Salad

Combine lamb and turkey to make delicious gyro burgers. These sliders are seriously yummy all on their own, but the watermelon, mint, and feta salad makes this flatbread recipe (almost) too good to be true.

Garlicky Asparagus Flatbread

Showcase bright, fresh asparagus as an easy flatbread topping perfect for sharing. Serve the garlicky, veggie-filled flatbread at a garden party or bring it to a potluck for a dish that will stand out—either way, you won't have to worry about leftovers.

Ham and Sweet Potato Mini Flatbreads

Don't wait for Thanksgiving to serve these flatbreads. They have all the flavors of the holiday, and you won't even have to spend the whole day in the kitchen. Top flatbreads with mashed sweet potato, spinach, ham (or turkey), and a drizzle of cranberry sauce. It's a holiday-style meal that's ready in just 25 minutes.

Meatballs with Cucumber Sauce on Flatbreads

Crisp cucumbers, Greek yogurt, and fresh mint make a perfect team for cooling down the spicy meatballs on this easy flatbread. Try serving with red onion slices or a drizzle of lemon juice for extra tang.

Grilled Fruit Pizza

Start with plain flatbread and finish with a sweet and savory combination of ricotta, prosciutto, grilled watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe. Add a quick drizzle of balsamic glaze, and this summery flatbread is ready to satisfy all your cravings.

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Chickpea-Herb Flatbreads

Get on both the flatbread and chickpea trend with this healthy dinner idea that's ready in no time. Choose from pita bread or naan as your flatbread base, then load it up with tahini, chickpeas, a ton of fresh herbs, and veggies. It's a vegetarian recipe packed with 16 grams of protein.

Mediterranean Salad on Mini Naan

These mini flatbread appetizers (ready in 15 minutes flat!) are the perfect start to any Mediterranean meal. Olives, arugula, basil and mini mozzarella pearls are tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette. The bold flavors make the perfect fresh flatbread toppings.

Piadini with Gorgonzola, Prosciutto, and Fig Jam

You'll swoon for this sweet and savory version of the Italian flatbread recipe. The easy homemade dough comes together with just a handful of pantry ingredients. Make your piadini on the grill to get those signature smoky char marks.