Flatbread with Goat Cheese and Herbs

Serves: 10

Preparation Time: 0:45

Per Serving: 188.6 Calories; 8.8g Fat (41.0% calories from fat); 7.7g Protein; 20.7g Carbohydrate; 12mg Cholesterol; 148mg Sodium

Recipe By: Kathy Robertson 

An excellent appetizer sure to please your most discerning guests!

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup water, lukewarm
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 oz. goat cheese
  • bunch fresh oregano, washed and chopped
  • bunch fresh basil, washed and chopped
  • bunch fresh parsley, washed and chopped
  • 1 head garlic, roasted (see note below)
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

 

Steps:

  • To make a flatbread or pizza dough, dissolve the yeast in warm water, with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Add the flour, olive oil and salt, and knead until elastic. Let rest 10 minutes before rolling out. No risings are required for this flat pizza.
  • Alternatively, substitute the pizza dough recipe with a prepared pizza shell, or use frozen dough, thawed. If you have a bread maker, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to make pizza dough.
  • Place the rolled pizza dough on an oiled pan. Scatter the top with the remaining ingredients.
  • Preheat the barbecue on HIGH. Place the pizza on the grill, reduce heat to MEDIUM and close the grill lid. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until it is crispy and the cheese is melted.
  • If you use a prepared shell instead, place it directly on the cooking grids.
  • NOTE: To roast the garlic, place the whole head on a sheet of aluminum foil, drizzle it with a tablespoon of olive oil, and wrap the foil tightly around the garlic. Place on grill or in 177ºC (350ºF) oven for 30-40 minutes, or until soft. Let cool, then squeeze the sweet, roasted garlic from each clove into a small bowl.