Veggie Flatbread Pizza with Pesto, Mushrooms and Feta

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin)
• 1 1/2 cup (86 grams) Cremini Mushrooms (stems removed, sliced)
• 2 Pieces Flatbread (I like naan for this recipe)
• 1/2 (125 grams) cup Lemon Basil Pesto (homemade or store bought)
• 1 cup (100 grams) Shaved Asparagus
• 1/4 cup (30 grams) Kalamata Olives (quartered)
• 1/8 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1/2 cup (55 grams) Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
• 1/2 cup (35 grams) Feta Cheese (crumbled)
• 1 1/2 cup (40 grams) Spinach Arugula Mix (loosely packed )
• 2 Hand fulls of Sliced Cherry Tomatoes (optional)
• Balsamic Glaze (or Aged (thick) Balsamic Vinegar, optional, for drizzling)

Instructions

1. 1

   Set a oven rack on the highest position in the oven. Slide in a sheet pan, pizza stone or cast iron skillet and peheat oven to 550F (287C). If your oven only goes to 500F, set it there.

2. 2

   Heat oil in saute pan until shimmering. Add the mushrooms and stir only occasionally for about five minutes, or until mushrooms are seared. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. 3

   To build the pizza, place each piece of naan on a sheet of parchment paper. Dividing the ingredients between the two pizzas, spread a layer pesto over the flatbread, almost to the edges. Layer the shaved asparagus, mushrooms, kalamata olives, asparagus tips, a pinch of red pepper and oregano, mozzarella and a few pieces of crumbled feta (save some feta for the top later).

4. 4

   Remove the hot pan from the oven and carefully transfer the pizza(s) to the pan. If using a cast iron skillet, you'll need to bake one at a time. Bake on the top rack for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and naan is golden brown. Remove from oven and transfer pizza to a cutting board. Place a generous hand full of salad mix on top of the pizza, add a bit of feta, a few sliced tomatoes, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Slice with a pizza wheel and serve right away.

5. 5

   Serve with sea salt and red pepper flakes.