Crispy Tomato Basil Pesto Flatbread Pizzas

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Basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, roasted tomatoes and fresh basil leaves top a crispy flatbread for individual pizzas. Don't worry if you don't have time for the dough to rise to make the flatbread - this uses store-bought flour tortillas as an alternate base. Quick, easy and delicious!

Crispy Tomato Basil Pesto Flatbread Pizzas

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 12 mins

Total: 57 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 6-inch individual pizzas

Crispy Tomato Basil Pesto Flatbread Pizzas

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

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Pizza

Directions

Step 1

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Spread tomato slices out on baking sheet. Drizzle some olive oil over slices.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line another baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 5

Brush both sides of each tortilla with olive oil and arrange on baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crispy about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool about 5 minutes.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.

Nutritional Information

Crispy Tomato Basil Pesto Flatbread Pizzas

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 466.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.2g 22%

Carbohydrates: 17.1g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 2g

Fat: 39.7g 61%

Saturated Fat: 9.7g 49%

Cholesterol: 25.6mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 1141.5IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.9mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 8mg 13%

Folate: 43.9mcg 11%

Calcium: 354.1mg 35%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 27.5mg 10%

Potassium: 224.3mg 6%

Sodium: 386mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 357.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.