Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza
This recipe started as one of those “it’s 6:30 and I have nothing planned” situations. You know the kind: you open the fridge, stare at random ingredients, and hope they form a meal through sheer willpower. I had a pack of naan, half a jar of olives, and a block of feta hanging on by a thread. Somehow, that desperation turned into this Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza, and I’ve been making it on purpose ever since.
It’s the perfect middle ground between “I made dinner!” and “I gave up and ordered takeout.” You throw together a handful of simple ingredients—flatbread, veggies, a tangy sauce, a sprinkle of cheese—and ten minutes later, you’ve got something that looks like it belongs in a café. It’s crispy, colorful, and ridiculously easy to pull off, even on a weeknight when your brain is running on fumes.
Plus, you can eat it with your hands, which automatically makes dinner feel like a celebration.
Ingredients You’ll Need For the Flatbread
- 2 naan or pita flatbreads
- Olive oil, for brushing
Ingredients You’ll Need For the Sauce
- 1/3 cup hummus
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Ingredients You’ll Need For Toppings
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1 cup baby spinach or arugula
Optional addons
- Drizzle of balsamic glaze or extra olive oil
- Artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, or grilled chicken
Prep the Base Like a Procrastinating Genius
Grab 2 pieces of naan, pita, or store-bought flatbread—whatever looks sturdy enough to hold toppings without turning floppy. Preheat your oven to 425°F and place the flatbreads on a baking sheet. If you’ve got a pizza stone, great; if not, a regular pan will do the job just fine.
Brush each flatbread lightly with olive oil and pop them in the oven for about 3 minutes, just to crisp up the surface a bit. It gives the crust a head start and keeps it from getting soggy later.
Mix Up the Zesty Sauce
In a small bowl, stir together:
- 1/3 cup hummus (any flavor you like—garlic or roasted red pepper are awesome)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- A pinch of salt and black pepper
This is your “sauce.” It’s creamy, bright, and just fancy enough to make people think you own a mortar and pestle.
Layer on the Mediterranean Magic
Spread the hummus mixture evenly over the flatbreads. Then pile on the toppings:
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- A handful of baby spinach or arugula
If you’ve got artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, or leftover grilled chicken, throw them on too—flatbread pizzas are basically edible art collages.
Bake Until Golden and Glorious
Slide the baking sheet back into the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are crispy and the feta just starts to brown. The flatbread should smell like a warm breeze from Santorini (or at least like your kitchen is trying its best).
When it’s done, pull it out, let it cool for a minute, and top with a drizzle of olive oil or balsamic glaze. Maybe a sprinkle of fresh basil or oregano if you’re feeling fancy.
🔍 Recipe Notes & Tips
- If you like extra crunch, pre-bake the flatbread a few minutes longer before adding toppings.
- No hummus? Mix Greek yogurt with olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice for a creamy swap.
- You can make this on the grill! Just cook the flatbreads over medium heat for a few minutes per side until the toppings are warm and melty.
- Try swapping feta for goat cheese or mozzarella for a milder flavor.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve it sliced into triangles as a snack or appetizer.
- Pair it with a side salad and call it dinner.
- Cut it into strips and serve alongside tzatziki for dipping.
- Bring it to a picnic—it tastes great at room temp too.
🎯 Make it Work for
- Lazy weeknights when delivery feels like too much effort
- Impromptu wine nights with friends
- Lunches that need a glow-up
- Date nights where you want to impress someone with zero stress
Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Place flatbreads on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 3 minutes to crisp slightly.
- In a small bowl, mix hummus, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread sauce over each flatbread, then top with tomatoes, olives, onion, feta, and greens.
- Bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are crisp and cheese is lightly golden.
- Drizzle with olive oil or balsamic glaze before serving.
This Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza is my go-to reminder that cooking doesn’t need to be complicated to be good. You get to throw things you love onto bread, bake it, and call it dinner—and somehow it still feels like something special.
It’s fast, fresh, and flavorful, the culinary equivalent of changing out of jeans into sweatpants but still looking great doing it.
