Flatbread with Grapes and Gruyère

A flatbread is a thinner, crispier dough that can be patted out to any shape, so that makes it easy on the cook. Although this sounds like an unusual flavor combination, the sweet grapes and salty, savory cheese make a delicious—and easy—combination. If you have the dough already made, all you do it pat it out, top with the ingredients, and bake. Take this flatbread when you’re asked to bring an appetizer or something for a casual meal. Cave-aged Gruyère has the most flavor—nutty and savory—and is available at better grocery stores.

Serves 8 • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes

 

Cornmeal for sprinkling

1  pound Whole Wheat and flaxseed Dough (see here), prepared pizza dough, or ready to eat pizza crust

All-purpose flour, for dusting

2  tablespoons olive oil

2  cups seedless red grapes, cut in half

4  ounces cave-aged emmenthal or Gruyère cheese, shredded

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornmeal.
2. Place the dough on a floured surface, dust the top with flour, and roll or pat into a 12-inch oval. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan, then re-form it into an oval. Brush the olive oil over the crust. Top the crust with grapes, then sprinkle with the cheese.
3. Bake for 15 minutes, or until both the edges of the crust and the cheese have browned. Transfer the flatbread to a cutting board and cut into pieces.

Calories 123 • Total Fat 8g • Saturated Fat 3g • Carbohydrates 8.5g • Protein 4.5g • Dietary Fiber 0.5g • Sodium 49mg