Roasted Vegetable Flatbread
Vibrant Roasted Vegetable Flatbread, a must make party snack and side dish!
Have you ever noticed that when someone offends you, every conversation, every encounter with that person, is skewed?
They walk by and say, “Hi” but you are certain the inflection in their voice was really saying,”@#*&#%!” That person drops a document off at your desk and you are sure they only came by to spy on you. Yet in most cases, that person never even knows you’re upset with them.
When you finally let go of your offense, all those little incidents you had built up in your mind seem like no big deal. Probably because they weren’t.
I consider myself a pretty forgiving person. I have a vast array of quirky friends and family members (love you guys) and generally put up with all sorts of shenanigans.
They may do things I disagree with, but I can usually lay those things aside as differences that make us unique and move forward. Yet there is one thing I cannot put up with, and that is someone hurting a loved-one.
There is a particular person that hurt one of my family members years ago that I still have to work at forgiving.
Every time that person crosses my mind a deep fiery anger rises inside of me. Every time I meet someone that reminds me of that person, I want to start swinging fists.
This is a problem, not only for me, but for the poor unfortunate soul that walks into my world and happens to resemble the old foe.
A friend recently made a profound statement that made me realize I needed to deal with this once-and-for-all.
“Holding onto offense is like taking poison and waiting for someone else to die.”
I may have every right to be angry with that person, but it doesn’t hurt anyone but myself to hold on to it.
In order to deal with something you have to allow yourself time to think about it. Then you process, scream, pray, cry, and resolve to move on.
Real forgiveness is something you do again and again… And every time it becomes a little more true.
Now, I know that has nothing to do with Roasted Vegetable Flatbread. *wink* I just felt like maybe someone needed to read this today, but I hate to leave things disjointed. I’ll try to turn this into an analogy if you’d like.
Ahem…
“Forgiveness is like Roasted Vegetable Flatbread because it’s FILLED with pleasant surprises.”
“An offended woman is a Roasted Vegetable Flatbread with no yeast; it may be pretty on the outside but it will never RISE to it’s full potential.”
“LAYER your Roasted Vegetable Flatbread like you offer forgiveness, with intentional delicacy and repetition.”
How was that?
That’s definitely how I would suggest you address this Roasted Vegetable Flatbread, with repetition and delicacy.
This easy flatbread recipe is quick to put together and such a show-stopper! It’s perfect for a party, brunch, or to accompany a fresh green salad.
Simply roll, spread, fold, spread, and top with vegetables. It’s easy on the eyes and a treat for the taste buds!
Roasted Vegetable Flatbread
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pizza dough, homemade or frozen
- 6 ounces soft goat cheese, divided
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
- 1 small red onion, sliced thinly
- 1 small zucchini, sliced thinly
- 2 small tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 small red pepper, thinly sliced into rings
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Roll the dough into a large rectangle and place on a piece of parchment paper sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Spread half the goat cheese onto one half of the dough. Sprinkle with half the Parmesan cheese and half the dill.
- Carefully fold the other half of the dough on top of the cheese. Spread and sprinkle the remaining goat cheese and Parmesan.
- Layer the vegetables over the top, creating a pretty pattern. Brush olive oil over the top of the veggies and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and remaining dill.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, until edges are medium brown. Cut in half, lengthwise. Then slice in long 2-inch slices and serve warm.
That is a beautiful sentiment and neatly sums up what it is like to hold onto hurt and betrayal. I don’t know if it makes it any easier to let go of that hurt, some people go their entire life feeling betrayed but I do think it is a start. Why is it so hard to forgive? I guess if I had the answer I’d be rich and probably still talking to an ex-boyfriend or two!
This flat bread has me smitten. The fact that you added a layer of cheese then folded it over has me absolutely impressed. Dressed up with a salad by its side you have lovely dinner. Thank you for sharing.
Haha cute analogy! The flat-bread looks absolutely gorgeous and soooo full of flavor! Delicious!
Love this flatbread recipe and the gorgeous veggies on top. Fantastic flatbread/forgiveness comparison.;)Happy Monday, Sommer!
Loved this post. This recipe looks so wonderful.
I would like some of this right away – can you please post some to Dublin?!
I love your post today. What your friend said is so true. Your flatbread looks so delicious – it makes me want to go make some right this second!
Yum! that looks so delicious! Flat bread and goat cheese, mmmmmm. Wish I had a slice.
This looks PERFECT.
The roasted veggies on a flat bread sound delicious and I love the goat cheese here!
That quote from your friend is a keeper. I love it and am writing it down to share with my children. I am not too sure I could convince them about the forgiveness/flatbread connection, though :-). It does indeed take a lot to forgive those who have wronged loved ones….
Your flatbread is bursting with so many wonderful vegetables. It looks delicious.
Very yummy looking! That flat bread looks so mouthwatering.
Cheers,
Rosa
That flatbread looks mouthwatering! All those veggies on top… yummy
wow this looks fantastic! Homemade dough with some seasonal fresh veggies…just the way I love my flatbread!
Oh my.. the red peppers, aren’t they just full of flavour? Red or Yellow are my favs. divine looking photos. I’m salivating.
I like this analogy…and therapy! Kneading dough is a great way to release. It IS so hard sometimes, but time does actually work. Sounds like you are on the right path to heal you – never mind that person. In the meantime, totally cool to kick, scream, put that person’s photo on a punching bag and go at it!! And then eat this gorgeous flatbread.
It is comforting to know that other people struggle with forgiving others…and also overcome hurts and growing from it. Great words, I love the quotes you came up with. I will definitely need to remember those. I think it ties in nicely — and what a tasty treat to remember these by! Looks delicious…lucky me, I just bought some pizza dough. :)
You can also let out a lot of anger kneading the dough you prepare yourself. I hope you wouldn’t have to prepare it to often.
Dang, that flatbread looks out of control delicious! Yum!