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.
How did I miss this recipe? Seriously savory heaven!
I made this the other night. I did not have any goat cheese so I made some herb yogurt cheese. It was so good. Thanks for the great recipe!
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The recipe sound absolutely delicious and was something I was looking for. Also, thanks for the reflection you wrote at the beginning of the recipe page. You were right, someone NEEDED to read this today!! Thanks!
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The author Elie Weisel once wrote, “Anger is a double ended sword. The damage we do, we do until ourselves.” So very true… yet forgiveness isn’t always easy. Sounds like you’ve taken the big first step though!
Oops unto ourselves!
Love all your analogies. Harboring resentment or negative feelings toward someone only hurts yourself in the long run…sounds so high and mighty doesn’t it…but it’s true.
This recipe is marvelous. I love goat cheese and red peppers and your photos make this flat bread look so appetizing…Thanks for sharing!
I heard once, years ago, that staying mad or not forgiving someone only hurts you, not them. It’s a waste of my own time, not theirs. I appreciate your post, and your honesty. And I REALLY appreciate this flatbread!!!! Oh wow, this is a truly amazing recipe. Goat cheese IN the flatbread dough. I’m speechless.
OMG! Look how fresh that is! It’s my first time here–and I know what I’m going to be doing for the next hour. :)
Looks so delicious!
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Hmm……how do I put this Sommer? You are an artist in the kitchen, behind the camera and with words! Everything is just beautiful and I especially love your veggie flat bread analogies ;)
This looks divine! I’m always looking for new ways to eat veggys and this looks perfect.
Monica
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My mouth instantly watered when I clicked the link here. Thanks.
As a woman in her fifties, I look hard and loong at the person I want to be versus the person I am. All evolves. And if you evolve in a gracious direction, you are doing well. Your analogies? Just plain fun and sweet. Your flatbread? Oh – it will get made.
this looks great, I’m definitely going to have to give this a shot!
These would make lovely little hors d’oeuvres too! So pretty and fresh for spring~
I am supportive of you letting go. That is the best way – perhaps eating the delicious looking flatbread is the same as eating your anger away so none is left! I hope you feel that burden off your shoulders soon! There is no point of dwelling on it – like you said, it would only hold you back. Good luck!