Flatbread pizza originated in Naples as the “poor man’s meal.”  It only became popular once Queen Margherita and King Umberto I visited Naples in 1889 and were tired of their fancy French cuisine.  The Queens favorite pizza (can you guess?)  was a pie with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. Hence, the popular name today- Pizza Margherita.   I enjoy a good margherita pizza but I also love to add my favorite toppings!  What’s your favorite topping?

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PIZZA DELIZIOSO:  Flatbread, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp minced garlic, basil leaves, oregano, turmeric, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, olives.  **Note:  I pre-mince my garlic and store in glassware with olive oil and refrigerate for later use.  Soaking the minced garlic in olive oil enhances the effects of the antioxidants from the garlic. 

  • Put parchment paper on a baking pan and lay the flatbread down.
  • FullSizeRenderTake a bowl full of marinara sauce and add 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp minced garlic, basil leaves, oregano, turmeric.  Stir. FullSizeRender
  • Lightly (to your liking) spread the sauce on the flatbread.

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  • Add mushrooms, olives (any topping you choose), and mozzarella.

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  • Bake for 18 minutes at 350 degrees.

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Bon Appetit!

**Tip:  scoop out a zucchini and blend with marinara sauce and garlic for a delicious sauce.