Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Cherry Tomato, Hummus, and Olive Tapenade Flatbread Pizza

I found a tasty new way to use those cherry tomatoes that we're getting this time of year in our CSA box.

I adapted this from the latest Vegetarian Times spread called "Splendid Starters." When I saw this starter in the magazine I knew it would be the perfect appetizer to serve a friend who was coming over for dinner. We had most of the ingredients on hand and I could make some substitutions on other ingredients. The original recipe called for a base of puff pastry but I decided to use the Trader Joe's flatbreads instead.

The results were quite good and well received. The hummus and the olive tapenade are a perfect match. The package of tomatoes covered the three pizzas perfectly.

Cherry Tomato, Hummus, and Olive Tapenade Flatbread Pizza

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb. cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • Trader Joe's Middle Eastern Flatbreads
  • black olive tapenade
  • hummus
  • herb mix like herbes de Provence or Bouquet Garni
  • salt and pepper
Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 425
  • Cut cherry tomatoes in half and toss with olive oil and seasonings
  • Spread the hummus around the flatbread just like you would the tomato sauce
  • Add about 1-2 tbsp. of tapenade and spread it around with the back of a spoon
  • Top the flatbread with tomatoes cut side up
  • Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until the bread is crisp and browning on the edges
  • Serve warm or at room temperature

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