Description
This Fig and Goat Cheese Flatbread is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish combining the sweetness of fig jam and fresh figs with creamy goat cheese and peppery arugula. Perfect as an appetizer or light main course, it features a crisp flatbread base topped with fresh thyme and a balsamic glaze drizzle, offering a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that are both quick and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Flatbread Base
- 1 prepared flatbread or naan (about 8–10 inches)
Toppings
- 3 tablespoons fig jam
- 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 4–5 fresh figs, sliced (or dried figs if out of season)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Finishing Touches
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot enough for a crispy flatbread base.
- Prepare Flatbread: Lay the flatbread on a baking sheet to serve as the base for all the toppings.
- Spread Fig Jam: Evenly spread 3 tablespoons of fig jam over the flatbread surface to add a sweet, fruity foundation.
- Add Goat Cheese and Figs: Scatter the crumbled goat cheese and sliced figs evenly over the jam-spread flatbread for a creamy and naturally sweet contrast.
- Season and Drizzle: Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves over the toppings and lightly drizzle with olive oil to enhance aromatics and richness.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the flatbread is crisp and the goat cheese is warm and slightly golden.
- Add Fresh Arugula: Remove the flatbread from the oven and immediately top with fresh arugula to provide a peppery freshness.
- Drizzle Balsamic Glaze: Just before serving, drizzle the balsamic glaze over the arugula and flatbread for a tangy finishing touch.
- Serve: Slice the flatbread into portions and serve warm to enjoy the full spectrum of flavors.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle crushed walnuts or add prosciutto before baking.
- You can grill the flatbread instead of baking for a smoky touch.
- If fresh figs are unavailable, dried figs work well as a substitute.
- Adjust the amount of goat cheese according to taste preferences for creaminess.
- Use gluten-free naan or flatbread to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ flatbread
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
