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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian Recipes

    Herbed Flatbread with Goat Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes

    Published: Apr 24, 2023 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This herby flatbread with goat cheese is baked with sweet cherry tomatoes and dusted with grated Parmesan cheese. And the best part, this is a no yeast flatbread, making it the perfect last minute option for a quick appetizer or snack!

    No yeast flatbread with goat cheese and cherry tomatoes.

    If you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer that's bursting with savory and tangy flavors, you will love this no-yeast flatbread recipe topped with creamy goat cheese and juicy cherry tomatoes.

    Studded with rosemary and thyme and finished with a drizzle of sweet aged balsamic right at the end, this easy flatbread recipe comes together within minutes (no mixer required), making it the perfect option for a last minute get together! And if you need any more quick appetizers, try these boursin stuffed mushrooms and these lemony Greek fries!

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    • 🍅 Recipe Highlights
    • 📋 Ingredients
    • 🍋 Substitutions and Variations
    • ⏲️ Instructions
    • 📍 Recipe Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Flatbread Recipes to Try
    • Herbed Tomato and Goat Cheese Flatbread

    🍅 Recipe Highlights

    • The best part of this easy flatbread recipe is that this is a no-yeast flatbread! So there is no waiting around for the bread to rise.
    • This rustic flatbread is quick to mix up and perfect for a last minute appetizer.
    • No mixer required! Just add all the dough ingredients to a bowl, mix until combined, then knead in a ball.

    📋 Ingredients

    Ingredients for cheese and tomato flatbread, including herbs and aged balsamic.
    • Flour: All purpose flour is all you need for this recipe.
    • Baking Powder: Because there is no yeast, baking powder is used as the leavening agent. The dough won't spread but will rise slightly.
    • Herbs: Fresh thyme and rosemary are chopped finely and added to the dough mixture. If fresh herbs aren't available substitute with half the amount of dried herbs.
    • Goat Cheese: Bring the goat cheese to room temperature, which will make it easier to spread onto the flatbread.
    • Parmesan Cheese: Grate a chunk of Parmesan, if available.
    • Cherry Tomatoes: Look for cherry tomatoes that are deep in color, which will be sweeter.
    • Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar: Olive oil is drizzled on top the cherry tomato flatbread right before baking. The aged balsamic is drizzled after baking, giving a sweet and tart layer of flavor that pairs well with the sweet roasted cherry tomatoes. An aged balsamic is ideal as a finishing garnish because of its thicker inconsistency and complex flavor.

    See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    🍋 Substitutions and Variations

    • Instead of using fresh herbs, substitute with ½ teaspoon of dried thyme and dried rosemary.
    • Top the cheese flatbread with caramelized onions or caramelized shallots, which I love using on a prosciutto pizza as well!
    • Instead of goat cheese, make a caprese flatbread and add mozzarella cheese or burrata cheese.

    ⏲️ Instructions

    Add chopped herbs, baking powder and liquid ingredients to the flour.

    Make the flatbread dough. To a bowl, add the flour, baking powder and chopped herbs (Photo 1) and stir to combine. Make a well in the center and pour in the olive oil and water (Photo 2).

    Mix the dough until a ball forms, then cut in half.

    Knead the dough. Mix the dough in bowl until it comes together, then transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface (Photo 3). Knead the dough for a few more minutes until smooth and divide in half (Photo 4).

    Roll the dough into a 10 inch oval and place on lined baking sheet.

    Roll out the flatbread dough. Lightly flour a rolling pin and roll both dough balls into a long oval, about 10 inches and ⅛ inch in thickness (Photo 5). Transfer the flatbread to a lined baking sheet (Photo 6).

    Top the flatbread dough with goat cheese, cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese.

    Top the flatbreads and bake. Spread softened goat cheese onto the flatbread (Photo 7) and top with cherry tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil (Photo 8). Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 22-25 minutes.

    Bake the cheese and tomato flatbread until crisp and garnish with balsamic glaze and fresh herbs.

    Garnish the Tomato Flatbread. Once baked, finish the flatbreads with a drizzle of aged balsamic and fresh herbs, such as basil (Photo above).

    📍 Recipe Tips

    • For an even thinner and crispier crust, cut the dough into 4 balls and roll into a thin and oval shape flatbread.
    • Bring the goat cheese to room temperature, which will make it easier to spread onto the dough.
    • Use a good quality aged balsamic to drizzle over the goat cheese flatbread. A thicker balsamic will cling to the toppings well.
    • Make the flatbread ahead of time up to 2 days in advance. When ready to serve, warm in the oven and garnish with fresh basil right before serving.

    Recipe FAQs

    Is flatbread the same as pizza dough?

    Flatbread and pizza dough are 2 different breads, but both can be used as a flatbread. Pizza dough has yeast in it and a no-yeast flatbread uses baking powder as its leavening agent.

    What other breads can be used as flatbreads?

    Other bread can be used as flatbreads including homemade pita bread, naan and even pizza dough.

    Can you make flatbread dough ahead of time?

    Flatbread dough can be made up to 2 days in advance and frozen for a month.

    More Flatbread Recipes to Try

    • Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza) with Chopped Salad and Herb Tahini Sauce
    • Turkish pide with two different fillings of cheese and another with spiced ground beef, peppers and tomatoes.
      Turkish Pide (Turkish Pizza) with 2 Different Fillings
    • Vegan Turkish Pizza (Lahmacun)
    • Kale and Egg Breakfast Pizza

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    Cheese and tomato flatbread with balsamic glaze.

    Herbed Tomato and Goat Cheese Flatbread

    Samantha Ferraro

    LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    An easy no yeast flatbread recipe topped with creamy goat cheese, cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 442 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    Herbed Flatbread

    • 1 ¾ cup flour + more for dusting
    • 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary and thyme or any herbs you have leftover
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • ½ cup water
    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • 4 ounces goat cheese softened at room temperature
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • Olive oil for drizzling
    • Aged balsamic for garnish
    • Basil leaves thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Make the flatbread dough. To a bowl, add the flour, chopped herbs, baking powder and salt and stir to combine. Make a well in the center and pour the olive oil and water in and gradually stir the mixture until a ball of dough forms.
    • Knead the dough. Once the dough is formed, transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead a few times until the ball becomes smooth. Then divide the dough into 2 or for a thinner crust, into quarters.
    • Roll out the flatbreads. Lightly dust a rolling pin with flour and roll out each ball of dough, into a 10 inch long oval, that is ¼ inch in thickness. Transfer the flatbreads to a lined baking sheet before adding the toppings.
    • Add toppings. Spread a thin layer of softened goat cheese onto both flatbreads and top with cherry tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese and drizzle of olive oil.
    • Bake the cheese flatbreads. Place the flatbreads into the preheated oven and bake for about 22-25 minutes, until the flatbread is lightly golden brown and slightly crisp and tomatoes softened.
    • Garnish the flatbreads. Once the flatbreads are done baking, drizzle with aged balsamic and top with thinly sliced basil.

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    Notes

      • For an even thinner and crispier crust, cut the dough into 4 balls and roll into a thin and oval shape flatbread.
      • Bring the goat cheese to room temperature, which will make it easier to spread onto the dough.
      • Transfer the rolled out dough to the baking sheet before adding the toppings, so the dough doesn't tear.
      • Use a good quality aged balsamic to drizzle over the goat cheese flatbread. A thicker balsamic will cling to the toppings well.
      • Make the flatbread ahead of time up to 2 days in advance. When ready to serve, warm in the oven and garnish with fresh basil right before serving.
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    Dough recipe adapted from
    Smitten Kitchen

    Nutrition

    Calories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 11gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 549mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 491IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 4mg
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