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Crispy Zucchini Flatbread with Caramelized Onions and Garlic
Crispy Homemade Zucchini Flatbread with Garlic, Cheese, and Caramelized Onions
Flatbreads are my go-to when I want something quick, crisp, and loaded with flavor; and this zucchini flatbread is always a hit. The crust gets paper-thin, the onions bring caramel sweetness, and the zucchini keeps it fresh without being heavy.
Why You’ll Love Crispy Zucchini Flatbread
- Thin, crispy crust every time.
- A great way to use up summer zucchini.
- Garlic, onions, and cheese = unbeatable combo.
- Fast bake time in a hot oven.
- Perfect as a light dinner, snack, or shareable appetizer.
Make this crispy zucchini flatbread with garlic, cheese, and caramelized onions. Thin crust, fresh toppings, and big flavor in under 90 minutes.
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Zucchini Flatbread
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Proofing time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
- Yield: 2–4 flatbreads depending on size 1x
- Category: Appetizers and Snacks
- Method: Easy
Description
This zucchini flatbread is crisp, cheesy, and a little rustic, the kind of recipe that doesn’t need to be perfect to taste amazing. The crust gets super thin and crackly in the oven, the caramelized onions bring that deep sweetness, and the zucchini on top keeps it fresh and light.
You don’t need to fuss over making the dough perfect either; it’s forgiving, and the parchment trick makes it way easier to handle. Once it’s topped with garlic, cheese, onions, and zucchini, nobody’s noticing if the edges are a little uneven.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 3/4 cup (6 oz) lukewarm water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp active dry or instant yeast
- 2 cups (10 oz) unbleached all-purpose flour (I like half whole wheat, half white)
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
Toppings:
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 100 g shredded cheese blend (Romano, Asiago, Parmesan)
- 1 large onion, sliced and caramelized
- 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir the sugar into the warm water and sprinkle in the yeast.
- Let it sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the flour and salt, then stir until it comes together into a shaggy dough.
- Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- While it’s rising, caramelize your onions slowly in a skillet over medium-low heat (about 20–25 minutes) until golden.
- Preheat oven to 500°F/260°C with a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside.
- Cut 2 sheets of parchment. Divide the dough in half and press each into a thin round on the parchment (edges can be rustic).
- Top each flatbread: spread garlic, sprinkle cheese, scatter caramelized onions, and layer on zucchini slices. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Slide the parchment with flatbread onto the hot stone/baking sheet.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then carefully pull out the parchment and bake another 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Corlea from SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes
Crispy zucchini flatbread baked with garlic, caramelized onions, and cheese for an easy dinner or snack.
Crispy Zucchini Flatbread with Caramelized Onions and Garlic is a recipe that feels fresh, light, and satisfying all at once. The thin crust snaps with every bite, the onions add deep sweetness, and the zucchini keeps it bright and flavorful, making it a dish people will want to bake again and again.
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What a great recipe, especially for those of us with zucchini to use!
Hope you will enjoy it when you do try it out. Thanks for popping in