I will forever be a proponent of 'throw something together' cooking. A good chunk of these meals, while inspired by other recipes and travel, come from a place of 'what's in my house right now.' Some time ago I posted a pita pizza with broccolini on instagram and realized that it was really a recipe I should share. I like to keep my flatbreads simple: a solid vegetable topping, a bit of flavor, and cheese- no sauce needed. This broccolini flatbread is easy and a lovely presentation.
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If you've never had broccolini before, I recommend picking some up if you can find it. It's a bit more tender than regular broccoli and has a slightly more mild flavor. It's perfect to just toss on this quick cooking flatbread as it cooks and crisps up nicely. A few other ideas:
Cauliflower: If you can't find broccolini, try cauliflower or quartered brussels sprouts- I love both on flatbreads.
Cheese: With such minimal flavors, I really rely on the flavor of the smoked cheese to support the vegetables. If you can't find any smoked cheese, try another solid cheese like goat.
Crust: For the lunch I posted on instagram, I did a pita pizza. If you want something quick and fast, use pita as a base instead of pizza dough- it's the perfect (one-person) 15 minute lunch!
I have never tried brocolini in pizza. I it is a good idea as I am looking for different ways of cooking brocoli.
I'm confused. You call this broccoli I flat bread but then later refer to broccoli rabe. Those are two rally different veg. Which one is it supposed to be?
Broccolini, not broccoli rabe. I originally had it as broccoli rabe but found I liked the broccolini better (and I've updated this throughout the recipe).
I've really been enjoying your posts since I subscribed to Bloglovin', but I have to send a gentle correction on this one. Many people use the terms broccolini and broccoli rabe interchangeably, but they're not the same thing. (I found this out in the book Sheet Pan Suppers.) Broccoli rabe is s bit more bitter, and has many more leaves, while broccolini, also sold as baby broccoli, is just like skinny stalks of broccoli. You've pictured broccolini in this recipe.
It looks yummy!
Hi Sandy, Oh boy- so sorry for that. I actually knew that and corrected myself before I posted but forgot to change all the instances (I was on the road and didn't fully check). Updated now! (also, a note about broccolini, it's actually not just broccoli- it's a hybrid between broccoli and Chinese Kale!)
I totally understand...I've made many a similar mistake in my time.
I forgot it was a kale hybrid, but I think the Sheet Pan Suppers recipe said that, too. It's not vegetarian, but chicken and broccolini with peanut sauce, that was pretty tasty, and really easy.
I actaully prefer broccoli rabe. Tonight I'm making, for the second time, Half-Baked Harvest's Winter Squash Carbonara with Broccoli Rabe and Sage. I'm using turkey bacon, but it can be left out. Of course, if you don't eat eggs it's a no-go.
I'm so with you - the best meals can come from throwing random things together! This seems like a great find, and I'd love to try it sometime.
Looks so delicious. I love to cook and will definitely try out this recipe...
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This looks not only delicious but healthy as well - so nice to add some greens 😉
Your recipes are great, not just about taste, they are colorfull and healthy.
A good friend sugest to came here and found a brusseles sprout preparations, but i will take more than that, thanks so much for share i will eat delicios because of you.