Brussel Sprouts Flatbread

Ingredients:

• 1/2 C Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
• 1/2 C Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
• 2 small cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• Dash crushed red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 Tbls Olive Oil
• 1 C thinly sliced Brussels Sprouts
• 1/4 C thinly sliced Red Onions
• 1/2 C shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 large store bought Flatbread or individual flatbreads will work too
• Additional Parmesan cheese for serving, if desired
• Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, 1/4 c of parmesan cheese, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, crushed red pepper, salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
3. In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.  Ad the sliced brussels sprouts and sliced red onions.  Cook for 3 minutes, just until Brussels sprouts and red onions are softened. Set aside.
4. Place the flatbread on a large baking sheet.  Spread the ricotta cheese mixture evenly over the flatbread with a spatula.  Top evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese, remaining parmesan cheese, brussels sprouts and onions.
5. Place the flatbread in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and the flatbread is golden brown.  Remove from the oven and squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the top.  Sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese, if desired.  Cut into slices and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

From: Katie Delahunty