St. Patricks Rainbow Flatbread (Printable)

A vibrant flatbread layered with fresh veggies and cheeses, perfect for a festive and wholesome meal.

# What You Need:

→ Flatbread Base

01 - 2 large flatbreads, store-bought or homemade
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Sauce

03 - 1/2 cup plain hummus
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Cheese

05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Rainbow Vegetables

07 - 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1/4 cup orange bell pepper, diced
09 - 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
10 - 1/4 cup baby spinach, chopped
11 - 1/4 cup broccoli florets, blanched and chopped
12 - 1/4 cup red cabbage, shredded
13 - 2 tablespoons sweet corn kernels, optional
14 - 2 tablespoons sliced black olives, optional
15 - 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced

→ Seasonings

16 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
17 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
18 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Brush flatbreads lightly with olive oil and place on prepared baking sheet.
03 - In a small bowl, mix hummus and minced garlic together. Spread evenly over each flatbread.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the hummus layer.
05 - Arrange vegetables in rainbow order across flatbread starting with cherry tomatoes, then orange bell pepper, yellow bell pepper with corn if using, spinach, broccoli, and red cabbage. Place black olives at one end for decorative effect if desired.
06 - Sprinkle oregano, basil, salt, and pepper over the assembled flatbread.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and flatbread edges are golden and crisp.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with green onions, slice, and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks absolutely stunning on the plate, which means you actually want to eat something healthy for once.
  • The whole thing comes together in under 40 minutes, leaving time to actually enjoy your guests instead of hiding in the kitchen.
  • Everyone feels included because you can customize their slice based on dietary preferences or what they actually like.
02 -
  • Blanch your broccoli for 2 minutes before adding it—raw broccoli florets stay tough and unpleasant, but blanching softens them just enough to enjoy eating.
  • Arrange your vegetables close to baking time instead of early, because moisture from cut vegetables will weep into the hummus and make your base soggy if they sit too long.
  • The cheese needs to actually bubble slightly to know it's done melting—if it looks just softened, give it another minute because cold cheese in the center ruins the whole experience.
03 -
  • If your flatbreads are on the thinner side, reduce baking time to 10-12 minutes because they'll crisp faster than you expect.
  • Keep your vegetables roughly the same size so they cook evenly—uniformity matters more than perfect aesthetics here.
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