This easy flatbread pizza recipe celebrates Greek flavors with feta cheese, artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, and sun dried tomatoes. It’s the definition of no-fuss! No pizza stone required and it cooks in the oven in just 5 minutes!
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There are nights where I want to go all out on pizza night, making the dough from scratch and even firing up the grill . Flatbread pizza, though, is for when I want to take it easy.
This easy recipe starts with summery Greek-style toppings and store-bought flatbread. And with that crispy golden crust, no one is complaining–though you can go all-out with homemade lavash or pita bread if you’d like!
It’s come in handy for dinner parties, where I serve it hot out of the oven with napkins as a casual appetizer. I also love a slice with a hearty bean salad for a quick weeknight dinner. Think of it as a “cheater’s pizza” in the best way—fast and effortless but packed with flavor. Call it what you want, this flatbread pizza recipe is a keeper!
- Flatbread Pizza Ingredients and Substitutions
- How to Make Flatbread Pizza
- Ways to Mix It Up
- What to Serve with Flatbread Pizza
- More Pizza Recipes
- Greek-Style Flatbread Pizza Recipe
Flatbread Pizza Ingredients and Substitutions
You can top flatbread pizza just as you would any pizza. I went for “white pizza”-style (no tomato sauce) so the Greek flavors can really shine, but feel free to get creative. You’ll need:
- Flatbread: Use whatever flatbread you use for wraps–I used lavash , but pita bread or even naan come to mind.
- Extra virgin olive oil: Makes a flavorful base for the toppings. I like a full-bodied and peppery variety with this recipe, like our Greek Early Harvest .
- Ricotta cheese: Use store bought whole milk ricotta, part-skim, or even make your own !
- Crumbled feta: Look for whole blocks of feta and crumble it yourself, as it tends to be higher quality. This also allows you to get satisfyingly large chunks of feta.
- Dried oregano: A high quality Greek oregano will go a long way to bring a vibrant aromatic quality to this simple flatbread pizza. Italian seasoning ( I make my own ) is a worthy substitute.
- Marinated artichoke hearts: Oil-packed are a special treat, but we don’t need to get too fancy here. Water-packed is great for this recipe, just be sure to pat them dry so they crisp up nicely in the oven.
- Baby spinach is quick and easy, but standard spinach or basil works here too. Just very roughly chop it and discard any thick stems.
- Tomato: I love sweet Roma tomatoes, but use any variety that’s firm when ripe, like halved cherry tomatoes or Campari tomatoes. Just avoid larger, heavy tomatoes as they’ll get soggy.
- Shallot is extra sweet and tasty but use any mild onion variety you have, like green or red onion. (Yellow and white onion would be too strong.)
- Olives: I love the bright and bold taste of Greek Kalamata olives , but again you don’t have to be too picky with this easy recipe. Use any high quality olive you like, replace with capers, or leave them off if you prefer.
- Sun-dried tomatoes: I love the bright-sweet flavor of unsulfered sun-dried tomatoes , but use what you have.
How to Make Flatbread Pizza
With store-bought or homemade flatbread at the ready this easy pizza is on the table in a matter of minutes. Here are the steps:
- Get ready. Set one rack near the center of your oven and one a few inches away from your broiler. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prep your ingredients. Drain and pat 7 ounces of artichoke hearts very dry, then slice them. Halve and slice 1 roma tomato. Thinly slice one shallot. Halve 6 pitted Kalamata olives. Roughly chop or slice 1 handful of sun-dried tomatoes.
- Warm the flatbread. Place 2 flatbreads directly on the middle oven rack for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the oven, then switch the oven setting to broil.
- Build the flatbread. Place the flatbreads on the prepared baking sheet and lightly brush with olive oil. Spread 6 ounces of ricotta on each flatbread, then top with the feta and a generous sprinkle of oregano. Arrange the artichokes, tomato, shallot, olives, and sun dried tomatoes top. Top with a handful of baby spinach and sprinkle with more oregano.
- Broil. Place the flatbread pizzas on the top oven rack just a few inches away from the broiler. Broil for 3 minutes or so until the cheese softens; watch carefully to ensure it does not burn. Remove from heat, slice and enjoy!
Ways to Mix It Up
You can use this flatbread pizza recipe as more of a guide, swapping and subbing and tweaking away. Here are four ideas:
- Make it spicy: Top with red pepper flakes for a mild option, or spread a thin layer of spicy harissa for a bolder kick.
- Add a red sauce: Spread a layer of your favorite pizza sauce in place of the ricotta. Or for a Spanish-style twist, try Romesco Sauce , a nutty paste made with roasted red peppers.
- Change up the toppings: You can really go wild with flavors you like, just keep in mind that everything should be pre-cooked since it’ll just have a few minutes under the broiler. I love salad on top of pizza as well for a hit of freshness–try tossing arugula with a squeeze of lemon and top with pickled red onions .
- Add protein: Opt for already cooked options like rotisserie chicken or sauteed shrimp .
What to Serve with Flatbread Pizza
If you want an easy appetizer to make your friend’s faces light up, flatbread pizza is your ticket. Slice each piece a bit smaller to give finger food vibes. Serve with napkins and a pitcher cocktail like Sangria . I’d personally skip the ranch, but I never say no to a Mediterranean-style dip– Tahini Sauce and garlicky Whipped Toum both come to mind.
Alternatively, flatbread pizza is a welcome addition to your weeknight dinner rotation. Add a fresh salad and dinner is served! The pizza is cheesy and rich, so I prefer something bright and crunchy alongside, like Italian Chopped Salad .
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Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 flatbreads, store bought or homemade lavash
- ▢ Extra virgin olive oil
- ▢ 6 ounces ricotta cheese
- ▢ 6 ounces feta, crumbled
- ▢ Dried oregano
- ▢ 7 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, drained, pat dry, and sliced
- ▢ 1 handful baby spinach
- ▢ 1 Roma tomato, halved and sliced
- ▢ 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
- ▢ 6 pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- ▢ 1 handful sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped or sliced
Instructions
- Get ready. Set one rack near the center of your oven and one a few inches away from your broiler. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Warm the flatbread. Place the flatbreads directly on the middle oven rack for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the flatbread from the oven, then switch the oven setting to broil.
- Build the flatbread. Place the flatbread on the prepared baking sheet and lightly brush with olive oil. Spread the ricotta on each flatbread, and then top with the feta and a generous sprinkle of oregano. Arrange the artichokes, spinach, tomato, shallot, olives, and sun dried tomatoes top. Sprinkle with more oregano.
- Broil. Place the flatbread pizzas on the top oven rack just a few inches away from the broiler. Broil for 3 minutes or so until the cheese softens; watch carefully to ensure it does not burn.
- Remove from heat, slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Shop this recipe: Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including the olive oil , oregano , and sun dried tomatoes used in this recipe.
- What type of flatbread to use? Use whatever flatbread you use for wraps. I used lavash , but pita bread or even naan come to mind. Gluten-free or whole wheat works well too.
Nutrition
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Greek-Style Flatbread Pizza
Ingredients
- 2 flatbreads, store bought or homemade lavash
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 6 ounces ricotta cheese
- 6 ounces feta, crumbled
- Dried oregano
- 7 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, drained, pat dry, and sliced
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 1 Roma tomato, halved and sliced
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
- 6 pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- 1 handful sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped or sliced
Instructions
- Get ready. Set one rack near the center of your oven and one a few inches away from your broiler. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Warm the flatbread. Place the flatbreads directly on the middle oven rack for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the flatbread from the oven, then switch the oven setting to broil.
- Build the flatbread. Place the flatbread on the prepared baking sheet and lightly brush with olive oil. Spread the ricotta on each flatbread, and then top with the feta and a generous sprinkle of oregano. Arrange the artichokes, spinach, tomato, shallot, olives, and sun dried tomatoes top. Sprinkle with more oregano.
- Broil. Place the flatbread pizzas on the top oven rack just a few inches away from the broiler. Broil for 3 minutes or so until the cheese softens; watch carefully to ensure it does not burn.
- Remove from heat, slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Shop this recipe: Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including the olive oil , oregano , and sun dried tomatoes used in this recipe.
- What type of flatbread to use? Use whatever flatbread you use for wraps. I used lavash , but pita bread or even naan come to mind. Gluten-free or whole wheat works well too.
Nutrition
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