Savory Tomato and Garlic Flatbread with Fresh Herbs
A quick flatbread topped with a garlicky tomato sauce and fresh herbs, perfect as a snack or light meal. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, turns all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, warm water into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. 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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup (110°F) warm water
- 2 tbsp, plus extra for brushing olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, dissolve 1 tsp active dry yeast in 3/4 cup warm water (110°F). Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Step 2: Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Step 3: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Step 4: Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 5: On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 12-inch oval. Transfer to the baking sheet and brush the surface with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 6: In a small bowl, mix 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes with 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread evenly over the dough.
- Step 7: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and edges are crispy. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing.








