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Grilled Flatbread Pizza with Artichoke, Ricotta and Lemon Recipe

Grilled Flatbread Pizza with Artichoke, Ricotta and Lemon Recipe
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This Grilled Flatbread Pizza with Artichoke, Ricotta, and Lemon is a light, flavorful dish perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The creamy ricotta cheese combined with tangy lemon zest and marinated artichoke hearts creates a refreshing taste, enhanced by fresh spinach, basil, and a subtle kick from crushed red-pepper flakes. Grilled to perfection, this flatbread pizza offers a delightful combination of smoky grill marks and vibrant, fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

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Ricotta Mixture

  • 1½ cups ricotta cheese
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Flatbread and Toppings

  • 1 large or 2 small flatbreads
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1½ cups marinated artichoke hearts
  • ½ lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • Crushed red-pepper flakes, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat to ensure it’s hot enough for toasting the flatbread evenly and quickly.
  2. Mix Ricotta Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the lemon zest, lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and aromatic.
  3. Grill Flatbread: Brush both sides of the flatbread generously with extra-virgin olive oil. Place the flatbread on the hot grill and toast it until it is lightly browned, warmed through, and has grill marks, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat carefully.
  4. Add Toppings and Warm: Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the grilled flatbread. Top with marinated artichoke hearts and thin lemon slices. Return the flatbread to the grill and cook just long enough for the ricotta mixture to loosen slightly and the toppings to warm through, about 3 minutes.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Transfer the flatbread pizza to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh baby spinach leaves, torn basil leaves, and a sprinkle of crushed red-pepper flakes to add brightness and a mild spicy kick. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use a flatbread size that fits comfortably on your grill or grill pan for even cooking.
  • Marinated artichoke hearts add flavor, but you can substitute with fresh or canned artichokes if needed.
  • For a zestier flavor, add more lemon zest or juice to the ricotta mixture according to taste.
  • This recipe works well as an appetizer or a light main dish paired with a crisp salad.
  • For a crispier base, you can preheat a pizza stone on the grill before placing the flatbread on it.

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Keywords: flatbread pizza, grilled pizza, ricotta cheese pizza, artichoke pizza, lemon pizza, vegetarian flatbread, quick pizza recipe

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