Description
Asparagus and Ricotta Flatbread is a vibrant culinary delight that combines crispy flatbread, creamy ricotta cheese, and fresh asparagus. This dish is perfect for any occasion, from casual lunches to elegant dinner parties. With its beautiful presentation and rich flavors enhanced by lemon zest and parmesan, this flatbread is sure to impress your guests and elevate your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole-grain flatbreads
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Toss the asparagus in olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon zest until evenly coated.
- Spread ricotta cheese generously over each flatbread, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the asparagus on top of the ricotta as desired, then sprinkle with grated parmesan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, slice into portions, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg