Roasted Chicory and Pear Flatbread with Blue Cheese

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A rustic flatbread topped with caramelized chicory, sweet pears, and sharp blue cheese, blending bitter and sweet flavors with a crispy crust. This mediterranean-inspired pizza (vegetarian) ready in about 30 minutes pairs store-bought or homemade pizza dough, medium, thinly sliced ripe pear, crumbled blue cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F and roll out 10 oz pizza dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Toss 3 sliced heads of Belgian endive with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread evenly on the dough.
  3. Step 3: Arrange 1 thinly sliced medium pear over the chicory, then sprinkle 3 oz crumbled blue cheese on top.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle 1 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp olive oil over the toppings and scatter 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Roasted Chicory and Pear Flatbread with Blue Cheese take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Roasted Chicory and Pear Flatbread with Blue Cheese?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep crumbled blue cheese from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Roasted Chicory and Pear Flatbread with Blue Cheese?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Roasted Chicory and Pear Flatbread with Blue Cheese for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Roasted Chicory and Pear Flatbread with Blue Cheese vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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