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Cranberry Balsamic Flatbread with Goat Cheese & Arugula Recipe

Cranberry Balsamic Flatbread with Goat Cheese & Arugula Recipe
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This Cranberry Balsamic Flatbread with Goat Cheese & Arugula offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring a crispy flatbread base topped with a homemade cranberry balsamic sauce, creamy goat cheese, fresh arugula, and optional walnuts for added crunch, this recipe makes a delightful appetizer or light meal that’s quick to prepare and bake.

Ingredients

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For the Flatbread Base

  • 2 large flatbreads (naan or artisan-style)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

For the Cranberry Balsamic Sauce

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon orange zest (optional)

For the Toppings

  • 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1 ½ cups fresh arugula
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional drizzle)
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  2. Prepare the Flatbread: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and minced garlic. Brush this mixture evenly over both flatbreads. Place the flatbreads on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Make the Cranberry Balsamic Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, honey, balsamic vinegar, water, and orange zest if using. Let the mixture simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens to a jam-like consistency. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
  4. Assemble Before Baking: Spread a generous layer of the cranberry balsamic sauce evenly on each flatbread. Then sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese evenly over the sauce.
  5. Bake: Place the assembled flatbreads in the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the flatbread is crisp and the goat cheese has softened slightly.
  6. Finish & Serve: Remove from the oven and top each flatbread with fresh arugula and thinly sliced red onion. If desired, sprinkle with chopped walnuts and drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Slice and serve immediately for best taste.

Notes

  • You can substitute flatbreads with naan or any artisan-style bread for similar results.
  • For a vegan version, substitute goat cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative and use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Walnuts add a nice crunch but can be omitted or substituted with pecans or almonds.
  • The cranberry balsamic sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying honey amount based on the tartness of cranberries.

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Keywords: cranberry flatbread, balsamic sauce, goat cheese, arugula, appetizer, easy flatbread recipe, holiday flatbread

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