Description
A festive and flavorful flatbread featuring creamy whipped ricotta blended with sweet honey and crunchy pistachios, topped with peppery arugula. Perfect for a Christmas gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large flatbread or naan
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, whip the ricotta cheese with honey until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in chopped pistachios, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the whipped ricotta mixture evenly over the flatbread.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the flatbread is golden and the ricotta is heated through.
- Top with fresh arugula and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can toast the pistachios lightly before chopping.
- Adjust the amount of honey to your preferred sweetness.
- This flatbread can be made ahead of time; reheat gently before topping with arugula.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Light Meal
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 flatbread
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pistachio, honey, ricotta, flatbread, arugula, Christmas, appetizer, easy, festive