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Why give up carbs when you can replace doughy breads with a thin, delicious flatbread — many of which are lower in calories, carbs, and fat and are made with whole wheat.
These flatbread recipes are packed with protein-rich, nutritious fillings and are grounded by one piece of flatbread that holds it all in place and helps make it the perfect meal to eat on the go.
This Egg and Avocado Flatbread recipe combines only the most natural and wholesome ingredients: eggs, avocados, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, red pepper, and flatbread — that's all it takes.
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Fig, Goat Cheese & Onion Flatbread
Goat cheese is one of the most healthy cheese types and adds intense flavor that balances the sweetness of fiber-rich figs and carmelized onions in this Fig, Goat Cheese & Carmelized Onion Flatbread recipe. A handful of arugula and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar makes this dish even more delish (and pretty).
Homemade Hummus And Flatbread
There's absolutely no shame in indulging in store-bought hummus, but you may be shocked at how easy is it to make this chickpea-based recipe at home. Homemade hummus and flatbread provide protein, vitamins, minerals, and good fats and make for one of the healthiest snacks you can enjoy.
Turkey Meatball Flatbread Sandwiches
The next time you're in the mood for a sandwich, but would rather not eat deli meat or processed bagels, whip up this Grilled Middle Eastern Turkey Meatballs recipe, which gets its incredible flavor from a blend of spices like paprika, cardamom, cloves, and avocado-mint tzatziki.
Veggie And Cheese Pizza Flatbreads
This Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Flatbread Pizza is a healthier version of everyone's favorite fast food option. Roast a medley of veggies like peppers, onions, and zucchini, and if you've tired of goat cheese by this point, substitute it with low-fat, skim milk mozzarella.
Grilled Pesto Chicken Flatbread
The nutty flavor you'll detect in this dish is attributed to a light pesto dressing that gives life to chicken and veggies in this Grilled Chicken Pesto Flatbread. This recipe is light on veggies and uses only corn, but feel free to add your own take on it — asparagus, zucchini, and peppers would give it even more of a kick.
