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Broiled Camembert and Tomato Flatbreads – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Broiled Camembert and Tomato Flatbreads

A quick, gourmet lunch featuring warm focaccia, juicy tomatoes, and luxuriously melted Camembert, topped with toasted walnuts and fresh chives. Perfect for a sophisticated yet effortless meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 449 serving
Calories: 449
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 6-inch or 15 cm individual Italian flatbreads, such as focaccia
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 8-ounce or 225 g (7.9 oz) round Camembert cheese, chilled
  • ⅓ cup or 40 g (1.41 oz) chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) snipped fresh chives
  • Can 't find Camembert? Brie is an excellent and widely available substitute, offering a similarly creamy, mild flavor profile that melts beautifully.
  • Feel free to swap the bread. If you don't have focaccia, thick-cut sourdough, ciabatta, or even sturdy naan bread make fantastic bases for this recipe.
  • Elevate the flavor by adding a drizzle of balsamic glaze or a touch of honey over the top just before serving. The sweetness perfectly complements the savory cheese and tomatoes.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your broiler.
  2. Arrange the four flatbreads on an unheated broiler pan rack.
  3. Layer the sliced tomatoes over each flatbread.
  4. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Thinly slice the chilled Camembert cheese and arrange the slices evenly over the tomatoes.
  6. Place the pan 4 to 5 inches from the heat and broil for about 2 minutes, or just until the cheese begins to melt and get bubbly.
  7. Carefully remove the pan, sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the melted cheese, and return to the broiler for 1 more minute until the walnuts are lightly toasted.
  8. Remove from the broiler, garnish with snipped fresh chives, and serve immediately.
  9. Chilling the Camembert for at least 30 minutes before you begin is key. A firm, cold cheese is significantly easier to slice thinly and evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 21gFat: 24g

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