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Mushroom Arugula Flatbread Pizza topped with sautéed cremini mushrooms, goat cheese, red onion, and fresh arugula on parchment paper.

Mushroom Arugula Flatbread Pizza

A fast 20-minute Mediterranean flatbread pizza featuring sautéed cremini mushrooms, creamy goat cheese, melted mozzarella, garlic, and fresh peppery arugula added right after baking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: bread, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Italian
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 pre-made rectangular flatbread or naan bread
  • - 1 cup cremini baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • - 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • - 1/2 cup fresh baby arugula
  • - 1/2 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • - 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • - 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • - 1/4 tsp salt
  • - 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced cremini mushrooms, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until browned and tender. Remove from heat.
  3. Place flatbread on the prepared baking sheet. Brush remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and minced garlic evenly over the top crust.
  4. Distribute shredded mozzarella and crumbled goat cheese across the garlic-oil base.
  5. Arrange sautéed mushrooms and thinly sliced red onions evenly over the cheeses.
  6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and flatbread edges are golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven, immediately top with fresh baby arugula, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and cracked black pepper, slice, and serve immediately.

Notes

- Sauté mushrooms first to prevent a watery flatbread crust.
- Add arugula only after baking to preserve its fresh, peppery flavor and texture.
- Use extra virgin olive oil for authentic Mediterranean flavor.
- Whole wheat flatbread or naan increases fiber while maintaining crispiness.
- Goat cheese provides a great tangy contrast, but crumbled feta is an excellent alternative.