Cottage Cheese Flatbread with Pesto (Printer View)

High-protein cottage cheese flatbreads with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of parmesan.

# What you'll need:

→ Flatbread

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (substitute gluten-free blend if required)
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

→ Toppings

07 - 4 tablespoons prepared basil pesto (2 tablespoons per flatbread)
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
11 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl or food processor, blend the cottage cheese, eggs, flour, salt, garlic powder and baking powder until a smooth, spreadable batter forms.
03 - Divide the batter into two portions and spread each portion into an oval about 1/4 inch thick on the prepared tray.
04 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
05 - Remove the flatbreads from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes on the tray so they firm up slightly.
06 - Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto over each flatbread, scatter halved cherry tomatoes on top, and season with freshly ground black pepper; sprinkle Parmesan if using.
07 - Garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice into portions and serve warm as a snack or small plate.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like comfort but secretly packs a punch of protein from the cottage cheese base.
  • The whole thing comes together in less than half an hour, making it the perfect last-minute fix for unexpected hunger pangs.
02 -
  • Don’t skip blending the cottage cheese, unless you like surprise curds in your flatbread—I learned that the lumpy way.
  • Letting it cool for just a minute before topping prevents the pesto from turning oily and the tomatoes from slipping off.
03 -
  • Let your flatbread cool on the tray for a minute or two—this helps it set so it slices cleanly every time.
  • A quick broil after adding toppings caramelizes the cheese and tomatoes just enough for extra wow.
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