Caramelized Shallot and Spinach Flatbread with Whipped Goat Cheese

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

A savory flatbread topped with sweet caramelized shallots, tender spinach, and creamy whipped goat cheese, perfect for an elegant appetizer or light meal. This Mediterranean pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs store-bought pizza dough, shallots, and fresh spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb store-bought pizza dough
• 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 6 oz goat cheese
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F. On a floured surface, roll out 1 lb store-bought pizza dough into a 12x14-inch rectangle and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 thinly sliced shallots and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring often, until golden and caramelized.
3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves to the shallots and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 4 cups fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season this mixture with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Spread the caramelized shallot and spinach mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
6. Step 6: In a bowl, whisk together 6 oz goat cheese and 2 tbsp heavy cream until smooth and creamy. Dollop spoonfuls evenly on top of the flatbread.
7. Step 7: Sprinkle 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if you like a slight heat.
8. Step 8: Bake flatbread for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and crisp and the goat cheese is slightly browned.
9. Step 9: Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.