A quick, fresh, and flavour-packed flatbread perfect for lunch, entertaining, or a light dinner.

SHOP: DOWNTOWN DELI BASIL PESTO

Ingredients

  • 1 ready-made flatbread or pizza base
  • DOWNTOWN DELI basil pesto
  • 125g mozzarella cheese, torn or grated
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta (optional)
  • Handful of baby rocket
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Salt and cracked black pepper

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C.
  2. Place the flatbread on a baking tray and spread the Downtown Deli basil pesto evenly over the base.
  3. Top with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  4. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the edges are golden.
  5. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with feta, fresh rocket, and basil leaves.
  6. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a crack of black pepper.

Chef’s Tip

For an extra gourmet touch, drizzle with Froggit balsamic glaze and scatter over toasted pine nuts just before serving.

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