Flatbread—the yeast-free solution for those of us whose pandemic breadmaking hobby didn’t yield the best results—is the weeknight dinner idea (or party app) you need to be taking advantage of more often. Don’t believe us? Just check out these flatbread recipes and you’ll be singing a different tune, whether you’re feeling a slice of Margherita pizza, a gluten-free vessel for your favorite dip or an easy dinner featuring all your favorite ingredients that you crave.
30 Flatbread Recipes That Will Shake You Out of Your Weeknight Dinner Rut
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Published Jun 20, 2022
Salt and Wind
1. Mozzarella, Beet, And Walnut Dukkah Flatbreads
- Time Commitment: 40 minutes
- Why I Love It: vegetarian, whole wheat
Dukkah—a North African condiment featuring a mixture of nuts and spices—adds wonderful flavor and texture to this mozzarella and beet flatbread from Coterie member Aida Mollenkamp.
Grandbaby Cakes
2. Caramelized Pear Flatbread
- Time Commitment: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian
Pear and onion is quite the odd couple—but caramelize them both, add some blue cheese and prepare to be surprised in the best possible way.
Erin McDowell
3. Asparagus Flatbread
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why I Love It: vegetarian, <10 ingredients
Asparagus is the star of the show in this minimalist recipe, so we recommend making this tasty flatbread when the beloved spring veg is in season.
Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
4. Grilled Flatbread Pizza With Artichoke, Ricotta And Lemon
- Time Commitment: 40 minutes
- Why I Love It: vegetarian, beginner-friendly
Here, an easy weeknight dinner that calls for store-bought flatbread instead of homemade pizza dough (and tastes like a restaurant-made meal).
Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
5. Beef Flatbread W/ Herb Sauce
- Time Commitment: 45 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, high protein
Budget-friendly ground beef gets dressed up with a zesty herb sauce, and the combo is so dazzling you won’t even miss the dairy. (Psst: We suggest doubling the herb sauce recipe, ‘cause you’re going to want to pour it on pretty much everything you eat.)
Nico Shinco/Styling: Erin McDowell
6. Scallion And Chive Flatbread
- Time Commitment: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Why I Love It: special occasion-worthy, beginner-friendly
This exceedingly simple flatbread is an ideal companion to cheese and charcuterie platters. (The edible flowers are an optional, but oh-so pretty finishing touch if you’re feeling fancy.)
Katherine Gillen
7. Charcuterie-board Flatbread
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients
Speaking of charcuterie boards, we strongly suggest adding some Honeycrisp apple, burrata, Marcona almonds and store-bought naan to the spread. The end result is a DIY flatbread appetizer that guests can craft to their liking.
The Creative Bite
8. Breakfast Caprese Flatbread
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes
A sunny-side up egg makes everything next level delicious—and store-bought flatbread is no exception.
The Gracious Pantry
9. Sweet Potato Flatbread
- Time Commitment: 16 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes, air fryer
Presenting a recipe for homemade flatbread that’s satisfying, versatile and so much easier than getting that sourdough starter right.
Rock Recipes
10. Moroccan Marinated Flatbread Grilled Chicken Burgers With Red Pepper Hummus
- Time Commitment: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
Coriander, cumin, cardamom, paprika…Yep, you’ll need to raid the spice rack to make these mouthwatering Moroccan chicken burgers. The payoff: Seriously bold flavor and a welcome change from the tired beef-and-bun combo to boot.
All Day I Dream About Food
11. Keto Flatbread W/ Mushrooms And Sage
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why I Love It: Keto, <10 ingredients, gluten-free, dairy-free
Coconut flour and almond flour are used to make a fluffy, rosemary-scented focaccia in this keto-friendly riff on a classic. The mushroom and sage topping is just icing on the cake.
Fork to Spoon
12. Artichoke And Olive Flatbread
- Time Commitment: 13 minutes
- Why I Love It: Air fryer, <30 minutes, <10 ingredients
A crave-worthy lunch consisting of salty olives, marinated artichokes, gooey cheese and toasty, air-fried pita bread that comes together in less than 15 minutes. Need we say more?
Happy Healthy Mama
13. Gluten-free Flatbread
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, gluten-free, dairy-free
Coconut flour and potato flour are the key ingredients in this gluten-free flatbread recipe. As for the finished product—it’s but a blank canvas, begging to be transformed by your culinary genius.
Confessions of a Fit Foodie
14. Pork Enchiladas Flatbread Pizza
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why I Love It: <30 minutes, beginner-friendly
Enchilada filling + flatbread pizza = a family-friendly match made in heaven. (Trust us, you won’t miss the tortillas.)
Tidbits
15. Socca Bread
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why I Love It: gluten-free, <10 ingredients, <30 minutes
This gluten-free chickpea flour flatbread recipe is 100 percent foolproof and incredibly versatile. In fact, the hardest part is figuring out what delicious fixings you want to pile on top.
The Recipe Critic
16. Thai Chicken Flatbread Pizza
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why I Love It: <30 minutes, crowd-pleaser
For those days when you can’t decide whether you’d rather have chicken pad thai or pizza for lunch.
Streetsmart Kitchen
17. Grilled Chicken Flatbread Pizza
- Time Commitment: 15 minutes
- Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients
Why order-in when you can make your own (enhanced) margherita pie with store-bought flatbread, rotisserie chicken and a few kitchen staples?
Shanna Schad/Pineapple and Coconut
18. Savory Apfel Flammkuchen (french-german Apple Flatbread)
- Time Commitment: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Why I Love It: stand mixer recipe, special occasion-worthy
This classic French-German flatbread is savory, slightly sweet and second only to an actual Alsatian vacation.
Whitney Bond
19. Basil Flatbread
- Time Commitment: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Why I Love It: Beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients
Pizza dough, flatbread…call it what you will, but one thing’s for sure: a little basil goes a long way towards creating the perfect base for your favorite homemade pie.
Girl Gone Gourmet
20. Mushroom Flatbread Pizza
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why I Love It: <30 minutes, beginner-friendly
With a drizzle of truffle oil, you can turn pre-sliced mushrooms and ready-made flatbread into a classy meal fit for a dinner al fresco.
The Domestic Dietician
21. Baba Ganoush With Grilled Flatbread
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients
In case you missed it, smoky baba ghanoush is everybody’s favorite eggplant dip and a flatbread’s best friend.
Skinny Ms
22. Roasted Vegetable Flatbread
- Time Commitment: 50 minutes
- Why I Love It: Beginner-friendly, vegetarian
You’ll find us eating this comforting combination of roasted root veggies and creamy ricotta cheese all winter.
Pinch of Yum
23. One-ingredient Socca
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes, one pan
One ingredient, one pan, and one flaky, crispy chickpea flour flatbread that’s dying to be dunked into your favorite dip.
Foodie Crush
24. Mozzarella And Tomato Caprese Flatbread
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why I Love It: <30 minutes, vegetarian
Coterie member Heidi Larsen makes caprese flatbread magic with only a few simple ingredients and you can, too—provided you snag the finest beefsteak tomatoes the farmer’s market has on offer, that is.
Mom’s Dish
25. Margherita Flatbread Pizza
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes
Presenting a margherita pizza that’s tastier than Domino’s and takes less time to get to the dinner table.
Two Sleevers
26. Greek Pizza
Time Commitment: 20 minutes
Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, low carb
Your favorite street food just got a low carb makeover. Serve yourself a slice and thank us later.
Whitney Bond
27. Cheesy Buffalo Turkey Grilled Flatbread
- Time Commitment: 40 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
A hearty flatbread meal in which buffalo sauce lends loads of flavor to budget-friendly ground turkey. File under ‘bar food, but better’
Rock Recipes
28. Grilled Chicken Parmesan Flatbread Sandwiches
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
Here, flatbread stands in for traditional sandwich bread to make a family-friendly meal that boasts the added benefit of eliminating the whole cut-off-the-crust hassle.
The Creative Bite
29. Steak, Goat Cheese, And Roasted Brussel Sprouts Flatbread
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes
Soft naan bread with goat cheese, grilled steak, roasted Brussels sprouts, and balsamic glaze give this flatbread a bold flavor that’s entirely dinner-worthy.
Gimme Some Oven
30. Rainbow Veggie Flatbread Pizza
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
Sport your pride (and eat it, too) with a colorful and veggie-packed flatbread that’s sure to pass with flying colors.
