Ruby Beet Flatbread Extravaganza

This stunning flatbread features a vibrant beet-infused dough, baked to a perfect crisp. Topped with roasted butternut squash, sweet caramelized red onions, and creamy goat cheese, it’s finished with a drizzle of tangy pomegranate molasses and crunchy toasted walnuts. A fresh arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette adds a zesty balance, making this shareable entrée a seasonal celebration of flavors.
ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cooked beets, pureed
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup butternut squash, diced
- 1 large red onion, sliced
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup pomegranate molasses
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
- 2 cups arugula
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- 2.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
- 3.
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in ½ cup warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- 4.
Add beet puree and olive oil to the flour mixture, then incorporate the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
- 5.
Let the dough rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- 6.
While the dough rises, toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- 7.
In a skillet, caramelize sliced red onions over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil, stirring frequently until golden brown.
- 8.
Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface into a flatbread shape and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 9.
Pre-bake the flatbread for 8-10 minutes until slightly crisp.
- 10.
Remove from the oven and layer roasted squash, caramelized onions, and goat cheese on top.
- 11.
Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is slightly melted.
- 12.
For the arugula salad, whisk together lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper; toss arugula lightly in the mixture.
- 13.
Drizzle pomegranate molasses over the flatbread before serving, and top with toasted walnuts and arugula.