How to Make Crispy Tomato Basil Pesto Flatbread Pizzas - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the satisfying crunch of a perfectly crispy flatbread pizza. And when you combine that with the fresh, bold flavors of tomato, basil, and pesto, you have a winning combination that's sure to become a household favorite. These Crispy Tomato Basil Pesto Flatbread Pizzas are not only delicious, but they're also incredibly easy to make, making them the perfect meal for a busy weeknight or a casual gathering with friends and family.

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Ingredients

  • 6 plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup olive oil, divided
  • 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar basil pesto (such as Classico® Traditional)
  • 1 (8 ounce) fresh mozzarella ball, sliced thinly
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 57 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 6-inch individual pizzas

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Spread tomato slices out on baking sheet. Drizzle some olive oil over slices.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from oven and cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Peel skin off slices; discard.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line another baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Brush both sides of each tortilla with olive oil and arrange on baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool, about 5 minutes.
  • Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of pesto in a thin layer over each tortilla. Top with mozzarella cheese slices, 8 basil leaves, and some roasted tomato slices.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until mozzarella cheese is melted, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool slightly, about 2 minutes, before slicing with a pizza cutter.
  • Nutrition

    466 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 386mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 354mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 224mg