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A delicious Caprese flatbread pizza sliced on a cutting board, topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, and a balsamic drizzle.

Easy Margherita Flatbread Pizza (Quick!)

Whip up a classic Margherita pizza in minutes with this super quick and easy flatbread recipe! Perfect for a speedy lunch, dinner, or a delicious appetizer that's ready in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 flatbread pizzas
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces Naan bread or other similar flatbread
  • 1/2 cup Pizza sauce store-bought for convenience
  • 4 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese sliced or torn into small pieces
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder optional
  • Pinch Salt to taste
  • Pinch Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves torn or thinly sliced (chiffonade)

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Prepare Oven & Flatbread
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the naan bread on a baking sheet, ensuring they are not overlapping.
Season Flatbread
  1. Brush the tops of the naan bread lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder (if using), a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
Assemble Pizza
  1. Spread half of the pizza sauce evenly over each flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. Distribute the fresh mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce on both flatbreads.
Bake
  1. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown and slightly crispy. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
Garnish & Serve
  1. Carefully remove the flatbread pizzas from the oven. Immediately scatter fresh basil leaves over the hot pizzas. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

For an extra kick, sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes over the cheese before baking. If you have a pizza stone, preheat it in the oven for an even crispier crust. Leftovers are best reheated in a toaster oven or air fryer for optimal crispness.