Olive Tapenade Flatbread

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Olive Tapenade Flatbread
20 min.
4
404kcal
35.98%sweetness
25.19%saltiness
10.73%sourness
6.89%bitterness
16.53%savoriness
100%fattiness
0%spiciness

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This Olive Tapenade Flatbread is the perfect vegetarian dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a delicious appetizer for your next gathering. Fresh mozzarella, briny olives, and crisp arugula come together to create a flavor-packed flatbread that's sure to impress.

The star of this dish is the olive tapenade, a flavorful blend of kalamata and manzanilla olives. This tapenade adds a burst of flavor to the flatbread, giving it a Mediterranean twist. Grilled naan bread provides the perfect base, adding a smoky charred flavor and a chewy texture that pairs perfectly with the creamy mozzarella and crisp arugula.

This recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious, offering a good balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. It's a great source of calcium, vitamin E, and vitamin B12, and the addition of arugula provides a boost of antioxidants and a peppery kick. The best part? It's ready in just 20 minutes, making it a convenient and tasty option for any occasion.

Whether you're looking for a meatless main course or a tasty appetizer to share, this Olive Tapenade Flatbread is sure to satisfy. So, fire up your grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to enjoy a flavorful and nutritious treat that will leave your taste buds wanting more!

Ingredients

  • 20  kalamata olives 
  • 20  manzanilla olives green
  •  naan breads (I use Stonefire brand)
  • oz mozzarella fresh cut into small pieces
  • Tbs olive oil extra virgin 
  • 0.5 cup arugula 
  • tsp balsamic vinegar 
  • tsp olive oil extra virgin 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • grill

Directions

  1. Preheat BBQ grill to medium high.Use the tablespoon of olive oil to brush both sides of the naan.Grill naan for 3 minutes on each side
  2. Place olives and 6-8 teaspoons of olive juice/brine (you can mix the two kinds) in a food processor and pulse until it has a finer texture but not smooth (you'll want to still see pieces of olives).
  3. Spread this olive tapenade across one side of each naan.
  4. Add pieces of the mozzarella cheese.
  5. Place the naan back on the grill and cook until the bottoms get brown and crispy and the cheese melts.Toss the arugula with the balsamic vinegar and add arugula to cooked flatbread.
  6. Drizzle the flatbreads with more olive oil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories404kcal
Protein13.11%
Fat55.05%
Carbs31.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.25
Glycemic Load
0.34
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.78%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.23mg
Isorhamnetin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.87mg
Quercetin
0.2mg

Taste

Sweetness:
35.98%
Saltiness:
25.19%
Sourness:
10.73%
Bitterness:
6.89%
Savoriness:
16.53%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:404.17kcal
20.21%
Fat:24.7g
38.01%
Saturated Fat:7.26g
45.38%
Carbohydrates:32.14g
10.71%
Net Carbohydrates:29.79g
10.83%
Sugar:2.81g
3.13%
Cholesterol:32.96mg
10.99%
Sodium:1270.74mg
55.25%
Protein:13.24g
26.47%
Calcium:243.54mg
24.35%
Vitamin E:2.43mg
16.2%
Vitamin B12:0.81µg
13.47%
Phosphorus:128.6mg
12.86%
Fiber:2.35g
9.41%
Selenium:6.39µg
9.13%
Vitamin A:456.08IU
9.12%
Vitamin K:7.56µg
7.2%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.09%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.19%
Magnesium:12.82mg
3.21%
Copper:0.05mg
2.71%
Iron:0.43mg
2.39%
Potassium:54.5mg
1.56%
Folate:6.11µg
1.53%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.37%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.34%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.02%
Source:Foodista
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