23 Flatbread Recipes You Can Easily Make at Home
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Although they can be ordered at many modern American restaurants, flatbread recipes have been consumed by cultures all over the world for millennia. Made from flour, salt and water (and usually unleavened, except in some cases — such as Armenian lavash), the thin bread is made for topping, dipping, making sandwiches or tacos, scooping up dinner and more. Odds are you've enjoyed it in one or more of its many global iterations: warm naan or tender roti from South Asia, crepe-like injera from Ethiopia, griddled piadina from Italy, Central and South American tortillas, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern pita bread... the list goes on. In this roundup, you'll find traditional interpretations of flatbread (hello, homemade tortillas) as well as inspired twists, like a cheesy onion-topped flatbread and everything bagel-seasoned flatbread slathered with cream cheese.
Whether topped like pizza, folded over ingredients to make a kind of sandwich or sliced into squares for sharing, flatbread is a delicious idea for lunch, dinner, even brunch or breakfast recipes. What we're trying to say is, you can't go wrong with this global staple. Plus, it's easy to make from scratch or pick up from the store to act as the base for proteins, veggies, cheese, you name it. Whip up a favorite air fryer recipe and fold it into flatbread, use the bread to scoop up creamy dips or grilled veggies, or switch up your typical toast recipe and swap in flatbread instead. The question is, what can't this ancient carb do?
Onion Flatbread
A swipe of mustard under the cheese acts as a secret ingredient flavor booster in this cheesy, onion-topped appetizer or light dinner.
Get the Onion Flatbread recipe.
Homemade Flour Tortillas
Made from flour, water, salt, baking soda and oil, these tender, flaky tortillas probably don't even require a trip to the store.
Get the Homemade Flour Tortillas recipe.
Air Fryer Salmon Flatbreads
Pull out your air fryer to get tender, juicy salmon in just about six minutes. Really!
Get the Air Fryer Salmon Flatbreads recipe.
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Caponata Flatbread
Inspired by the Sicilian dish of chopped eggplant in a sweet and tangy sauce, this vegetarian flatbread is perfect for showing off grilled summer veggies.
Get the Caponata Flatbread recipe.
Matzo Toasts
The unleavened flatbread is an essential part of Passover, but we'd argue that it's tasty any time of year — especially when topped with whatever you're craving.
Get the Matzo Toasts recipe.
Spiced Meatball Pitas with Crispy Carrot Slaw
Fry grated carrots and ginger in oil to add a touch of crispiness (and a ton of flavor) to these pita pockets.
Get the Spiced Meatball Pitas with Crispy Carrot Slaw recipe.
Tandoori-Spiced Cauliflower Chicken Flatbreads
Warm naan is the best base for lightly charred, spiced chicken and cauliflower. Grab a knife and fork or dive in sandwich-style.
Get the Tandoori-Spiced Cauliflower Chicken Flatbreads recipe.
Everything Flatbread with Smoked Salmon
Topped with herby cream cheese, smoked salmon, cukes and tomatoes, this flatbread will be the hit of any brunch party.
Get the Everything Flatbread with Smoked Salmon recipe.
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Lamb Souvlaki with Cucumber Mint Salad
Inspired by the Greek dish of marinated meat grilled on a skewer, often served with flatbread, we paired perfectly charred lamb with a cool and crunchy salad.
Chicken Taco Pizzas
Craving a slice but simply cannot deal with the dough? Turn to store-bought flatbreads or pitas for a cheesy pizza in minutes.
Get the Chicken Taco Pizzas recipe.
Flatbread Cubano Sandwiches
Using four tortillas instead of bread really lets the salty, cheesy and tangy fillings shine.
Get the Flatbread Cubano Sandwiches recipe.
Harvest Flatbreads with Italian Sausage
Use a vegetable peeler to make deliciously thin butternut squash "ribbons" that cook in a flash.
Peach and Prosciutto Flatbreads
Salty prosciutto is the ultimate partner to sweet summer peaches — get them both in one bite when piled atop grilled pizza dough.
BBQ Chickpea and Cauliflower Flatbreads with Avocado Mash
Make over your typical avo toast with toasted pita bread and spiced veggies.
Get the BBQ Chickpea and Cauliflower Flatbreads with Avocado Mash recipe.
Homemade Naan
This South Asian flatbread stays extra soft thanks to the addition of yogurt in the batter.
Get the Homemade Naan recipe from Delish.
Grilled Caesar Salad Flatbread
Skip the croutons and pile classic Caesar salad on crisp pizza dough instead.
Get the Grilled Caesar Salad Flatbread recipe from Woman's Day.
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Marinated Chicken and Onion Kebabs with Flatbread
Marinate chicken in a mixture of yogurt and spices for super tender, flavorful meat made for wrapping up in grilled flatbread.
Get the Marinated Chicken and Onion Kebabs recipe from Country Living.
Roti Canai
This simple dough gets rolled out paper thin, and then rolled or folded again to create deliciously flaky layers.
Get the Roti Canai recipe from The Flavor Bender.
Cheeseburger Flatbread Pizza
This easy weeknight meal combines two all-time family favorites — cheeseburgers and pizza!
Get the Cheeseburger Flatbread Pizza recipe from Woman's Day.
Injera
The Ethiopian staple is made from just teff — a slightly nutty, ancient grain — and water. Make it at home to scoop up stews, meat and veggies.
Get the Injera recipe from Chef Lola's Kitchen.
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