Zucchini Flatbread Pizza
Zucchini Flatbread Pizza
As a chef, I believe we feast with our eyes first. This Summer Garden Flatbread Pizza is my edible canvas. Layered with creamy pesto and cottage cheese, topped with seasonal garden vegetables, and finished with delicate zucchini ribbons, fresh basil, and zucchini blossom petals. It's simple, beautiful, and a celebration of summer produce at its finest.Why Eat This Way? Seasonal cooking is one of the simplest ways to nourish your body and support local farmers. Fresh vegetables bring vibrant flavor, color, and nutrients to the table. By building meals around what's growing right now, we create dishes that are naturally delicious, beautiful, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 large whole wheat pitas or flatbreads
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 –3 pattypan squash thinly sliced
- 2 mini zucchini thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
To Finish
- 1 small zucchini
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 –4 zucchini blossoms gently torn into petals
- Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Build the Flatbread
- In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese and pesto. Spread this mixture evenly over the flatbreads.
- Top with mozzarella, pattypan squash, and sliced mini zucchini.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Bake
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the vegetables are tender.
Prepare the Zucchini Ribbons
- Meanwhile, use a vegetable peeler to shave the zucchini lengthwise into ribbons.
- Toss gently with a drizzle of olive oil and the lemon juice. Set aside to marinate.
Finish & Serve
- Remove the flatbread from the oven and top with the zucchini ribbons, fresh basil leaves and zucchini blossom petals.
- Drizzle with olive oil and serve while hot.
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Notes
- The contrast between the warm roasted vegetables and the fresh zucchini ribbons is what makes this flatbread special.
- If you’re lucky enough to find zucchini blossoms, don’t skip them. Gently tearing them into petals adds delicate beauty and transforms the flatbread into a true celebration of summer.
- Feel free to use whatever vegetables are thriving in your garden or at the farmers’ market. This recipe is less about exact ingredients and more about celebrating the season.
- Simple ingredients. Fresh flavors. A little piece of summer on a plate.
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Health Benefits
Â- Zucchini & Pattypan Squash – fiber, hydration, and antioxidants
- Cottage Cheese – protein and calcium
- Mozzarella – satisfying protein and richness
- Pesto – herbs, healthy fats, and fresh flavor
- Olive Oil – heart-healthy monounsaturated fats
- Together, they create a balanced meal that is nourishing, colorful, and satisfying.
