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Pesto Flatbread

Pesto Flatbread With Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Maple-Caramelized Shallots & Sunflower Crema

Dominique Ebra
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

Flatbread:

  • 2 Pieces of pre-made vegan naan flatbread

Toppings: 

  • 1/2 zucchini sliced into half-moons
  • 1/2 yellow squash sliced into half-moons
  • 1/3 cup artichoke hearts
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes halved
  • 1 shallot sliced
  • 1 tsp maple syrup for caramelizing the shallots
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar for caramelizing the shallots
  • Handful of fresh, organic arugula for topping
  • salt to taste

Pesto Sauce:

  • 3/4 cup basil
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • Juice from ½ lemon
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt + pepper to taste

Sunflower Seed Crema:

  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds soaked in hot water for at least 30 minutes
  • 1/4 cup cashews soaked in hot water for at least 30 minutes
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt + pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the over to 375. ( or according to naan package directions )
  • Prepare the sunflower seed crema sauce. Place sunflower seeds, cashews, nutritional yeast, vinegar, salt + pepper into a blender on low. After 1 minute, turn the blender to high, adding water ¼ cup at a time until it starts to resemble a creamy sauce. Blend until completely smooth, adding water as needed.
  • Next, make the pesto sauce. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until it reaches desired consistency, adding water if needed.
  • Prep the toppings, place a small pan on medium heat, and add in 2 teaspoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, shallots, and maple. Stir frequently and after about 5 minutes, add 1 tablespoons water + 1 teaspoon vinegar. Continue to cook down until browned, another 3-5 minutes then set in a bowl to the side.
  • Start the flatbreads by laying them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-15 minutes. ( or according to package )
  • While the flatbreads bake, add sliced zucchini & squash flat in the pan with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and turn heat to high, cooking for 2-3 minutes on one side, NOT stirring, and allowing the one side of the zucchini to become slightly charred. Once they are browned, turn off the heat and set them to the side.
  • After 10-15 minutes, take flatbread out, top with pesto, zucchini, squash, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichokes and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Take flatbread out of the oven and finish topping off with shallots, fresh arugula, sunflower seed crema, salt, and pepper. Enjoy.