Description
A delightful flatbread topped with creamy ricotta, tender asparagus, and bright lemon zest for a refreshing spring dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large store-bought flatbread (about 8 oz)
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the asparagus by washing, trimming the ends, and cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine ricotta cheese with lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl; mix until smooth.
- Spread the ricotta mixture generously over the flatbread.
- Top with asparagus pieces, distributing them evenly across the flatbread.
- Drizzle olive oil over the toppings.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and crispy.
Notes
Use fresh asparagus for the best flavor. Consider experimenting with cheese or adding herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg