10/15/2026
APPLE, CHEDDAR & PARSLEY PESTO FLATBREAD
An apple a day… but make it dinner! This savory-sweet flatbread pairs crisp apples with sharp cheddar, walnut-parsley pesto, kale, and whole-grain lavash. Apples as part of the meal, not just a snack. 😋
Serves 4–6
🌿 PARSLEY PESTO
• 1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
• ½ cup walnuts, lightly toasted
• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp lemon zest
• 1 small garlic clove
• ¼ tsp dried sage (or 1 small fresh leaf)
• Salt & pepper to taste
🍞 FLATBREAD
• 4 whole-grain lavash flatbreads (or 6 whole-wheat pitas)
• 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
• 2 cups finely chopped lacinato kale
• ½ small red onion, very thinly sliced
• 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
👩🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
2. Pulse pesto ingredients (except oil) in a food processor until finely chopped. Drizzle in the oil with the machine running, adding 1–2 tbsp water until spreadable but still slightly textured. Adjust seasoning.
3. Toss kale and red onion with 1 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Massage the kale for about 30 seconds to soften.
4. Spread 2–3 tbsp pesto on each flatbread. Top with the kale mixture, then apples, then cheddar.
5. Bake 8–12 minutes, until the edges are crisp and the cheddar is melted and golden. Slice and serve warm!
💡 Best apples: Cosmic Crisp, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady
💡 Want protein? Add chicken sausage or shredded chicken
💡 Pro tip: Pair with butternut squash soup for an extra cozy fall meal 🍂
🍎 Why apples? One medium apple has about 4g of fiber, and the skin is packed with quercetin, an antioxidant. Keep the skin on!
Save this for your next fall dinner and tell us if you try it!
