Caramelized Shallot and Pear Flatbread with Walnut Sage Pesto

Ingredients

• •1 pre-made flatbread (or 1 homemade flatbread base)
• •2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
• •1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (or goat cheese)
• •1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• •1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped
• •1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• •1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •1/3 cup olive oil (for pesto)
• •1/4 teaspoon salt (for the pesto)
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for the pesto)
• •1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, then add the sliced shallots. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until caramelized and golden. Set aside.

3. 3

   Prepare the walnut sage pesto: In a food processor, combine walnuts, fresh sage, basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

4. 4

   Place the flatbread on a baking sheet. Spread a layer of the walnut sage pesto evenly over the surface of the flatbread.

5. 5

   Arrange the pear slices evenly over the pesto, followed by caramelized shallots. Sprinkle blue cheese (or goat cheese) over the top.

6. 6

   Bake the flatbread in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is crispy and the cheese has melted.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and drizzle with a teaspoon of honey for added sweetness.

8. 8

   Slice and serve warm. Garnish with additional chopped sage or walnuts if desired.