Description
These Grilled Veggie French Onion Flatbreads combine the deep, savory flavor of caramelized onions with smoky grilled vegetables on a crispy flatbread base—perfect for a light dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 1 yellow squash, sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for grilling)
- 2 flatbreads or naan
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized, about 25-30 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Toss bell pepper, zucchini, and yellow squash with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill vegetables for 2-3 minutes per side until tender and slightly charred. Remove from grill and set aside.
- Place flatbreads on grill for 1-2 minutes per side to warm and slightly crisp.
- Top each flatbread with caramelized onions, grilled vegetables, and shredded Gruyère cheese.
- Return flatbreads to grill, close lid, and cook for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Remove from grill, garnish with fresh thyme if desired, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella or Swiss cheese for Gruyère if preferred.
- Use store-bought caramelized onions for a quicker version.
- Great as a vegetarian main or cut into smaller pieces for a party appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg