Pistachio Basil Pesto spread across fluffy homemade flatbread dough topped with dairy-free cheese, kalamata olives, peppers, and more is sure to find a place on your dinner table either as an appetizer or for dinner.
I received free samples of Wonderful Pistachios mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Wonderful Pistachios and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.
Lately, when it comes to dinner, I’m all about ease and efficiency. Since I also try to make healthy or healthy-ish recipes, sometimes I have to get creative with ingredients. Pistachios are known as The Skinny NutTM because they are one of the lowest calorie and lowest fat snack nuts.
So what's the difference between flatbread and pizza? To me, a pizza has very distinct details such as a traditional sauce, cheese, and toppings. A flatbread can get away with fewer toppings and unconventional sauces. That's why I decided to call this recipe a flatbread rather than pizza because the pesto isn't your normal sauce – but it does deliver on flavor and texture!
If you have tried basil pesto pizza and enjoyed it, you'll be obsessed with pistachio basil pesto flatbread. What's great about this pesto is you can spread it on flatbreads or pizza, like we're doing, or serve it on crostini, spread on sandwiches, or even mix it in pasta.
The flavors from the pistachios and basil blend beautifully in a spreadable pesto sauce for the base of your flatbread. Of course, I sprinkled on dairy-free cheese first, then topped with kalamata olives, salami, bell pepper, and red onion. Here's my secret to taking this flatbread to the next level: Right before serving, drizzle some honey all over! Seriously, honey is a game changer here. Try it and tell me what you think!
Pistachio Basil Pesto Flatbread
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 envelope instant dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the pesto
- 1 cup Wonderful Pistachios
- 1 ½ cups packed basil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
Topping ideas
- Sliced mushrooms
- Diced red onion
- Kalamata olives
- Dairy-free mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- To make the dough, in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine water and yeast. Let sit for about 10 minutes. Mix in bread flour, sugar, and kosher salt. As the mixer runs, add in olive oil. Beat until the dough forms into a solid ball. Transfer to a large greased bowl and cover in a warm place. Let double in size for about an hour. Once the dough has doubled in size, turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and divide into two equal pieces. Cover each piece of dough and let rest for 10 minutes.
- As the dough rests, mix all of the pistachio basil pesto ingredients together in a food processor. Pulse until combined then set aside.
- Preheat oven to 475F. Place each piece of dough onto a separate prepared baking sheet. Working with your hands, gently spread out dough working from the center out.
- Top flatbread starting with the pistachio basil pesto. Sprinkle on dairy-free cheese followed by other toppings. Bake for 15 minutes and enjoy!
beautybeyondbones
Ooh I love the combo of basil and pistachio! yum! Hugs and love xox
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you 🙂
Agness of Run Agness Run
Yummy! This is such an appetizing and mouth-watering flatbread recipe which I can't wait to give it a try, Jenna. Thanks for the perfect lunch recipe!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you so much! Let me know what you think 🙂
Allergy Awesomeness
I am IN LOVE with basil and pistachios and have never put them together. Great idea!
Jenna | The Urben Life
YES!! Thank you 🙂
Jereann Zann
Wonderful pistachios are our favorite - my 3 year old son's snacking obsession actually. The dairy free pesto sounds amazing...have to try it soon!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh, nice!! I hope you do 🙂 Enjoy!
Crystal
This looks delicious! Good luck on the contest!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much!
Alicia
I am a huge fan of cheese-less flatbread! And pistachios. Win
Jenna | The Urben Life
Heck yes!! Thank you 🙂
alisamarie
Oh man, I want this for lunch! i love that you used pistachios in the pesto - they must add such a nice flavor twist.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you! Totally, I hope you give it a try.
Melissa
The basil pesto sounds delicious! I'm sure it's great on pasta as well as flatbread!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh yes, thank you!
Dreena Burton
I miss pesto!! Looking forward to summer and making my own flatbread!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay!!
DeliciouslyPlated (@DeliciouslyP)
I love unusual toppings! This sounds delish!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Me too! That's why flatbreads are so fun 🙂
Amanda Kanashiro (@glutenfreemiami)
Love the recipe, but I'd have to switch up that pesto. Hubby is allergic to basil. 🙁
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh, darn!
adriana
OMG this looks so good! I love this mix of flavor, pesto is my favorite!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you 🙂
Kaila (The Wanderlust Celiac)
I love the flavors in this dish! I'll have to combine pistachios and basil in a dish some time. 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Mmhm 🙂
spabettie
pistachios, kalamata and flatbread, oh my! all of my favorite flavors, this looks amazing!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes!!! I hope you try it out 🙂
Jacqueline Marie
This looks SO good!!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!
Sam @ Bites of Wellness
I'll have to find a different "flatbread" to try this pesto on - it sounds so delish and super simple! I love pistachios!
Jenna | The Urben Life
I hope you do!
Jordan Nelson
I wish I could eat pistachios. This looks UHHHH-mazing.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks! Sorry, you can't eat pistachios. Can you have any nuts?
mamawritesblog@gmail.com
YUM! This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing a great new recipe!
Jenna | The Urben Life
You are welcome! I really appreciate your comment.
nicoleanndawson
That flat bread looks delish!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much!
Cara
This looks amazing! Will try soon ?
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh, yay! Enjoy 🙂
Lindsey
This is such a creative use of pistachios! I love making up toppings for my flatbreads.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you! Yes, so fun 🙂
Crystal // Dreams, etc.
Now I'm hungry! This looks really good!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Awh hah, thank you!
The Restless Wild
Oooh this sounds delicious, and I like the idea of drizzling honey at the end! I'll have to try this asap!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh yes, it's amazing!!
Kelly Page (@TastingPage)
Love the idea of using pistachios in pesto. Great idea!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!
Sarah Newman
How YUMMM! I love pistachios but have never made pesto from it. Genius idea!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you! I hope you try it out 🙂
K.C.
I'm loving the idea of pistachio pesto. I'm trying to taste it in my mind, but I guess it would be easier to just go make some!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Hahah, I hope you do!
Falak
That looks delicious. I am down for anything basil pesto related. 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh yes, fresh basil is the best!
Ola Broom
I really enjoy flatbreads but have never attempted to make one. I would LOVE to try my hand at making this!
Jenna | The Urben Life
I hope you do 🙂
Sunrita
I have never made Bread before but this recipes gives me the confidence to try cause it sounds so yummy!
Jenna | The Urben Life
It's so much easier than you'd think!
larakerrigannblog
Oh my goodness this looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing! I’ll definitely have to try it 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you 🙂 Enjoy!
Momma Chef
Yum! This recipe looks delish- definitely going to make this!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, enjoy 🙂
Taisha
oh this will definitely satisfy my pregnancy cravings! pinning this recipe for later! soo yummmy
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay!!! Enjoy and congrats 🙂
bumpstobaby
Love love love this! So colorful too! What a great flavor combo!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!!
NomadJenzie
Wow this looks amazing! I never thought to use pistachios.I'm re-pinning the for later!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! Enjoy 🙂
teaspoonofspice
I love baking bread and this is so my kind of meal!! Pinning this one 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Great, I hope you try it soon 🙂
Linda @thedutchbaker
Whoa this looks and sounds wonderful! i love bread! thank you so much for sharing! 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, Linda! I hope you give this a try