Easy Vegan Flatbread Recipe

Published: Dec 9, 2020 · Modified: Oct 28, 2024 by Debra Klein · This post may contain affiliate links · 50 Comments

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This Vegan Flatbread Recipe is super easy to make, uses just a few simple ingredients and makes the perfect healthy appetizer or dinner. Crispy pizza crust that uses no yeast so it’s ready in minutes.

Slices of flatbread pizza lined up, topped with hummus and roasted squash plus greens, onions and balsamic drizzle.

Family pizza night just got a whole lot more interesting. Restaurant style flatbread that’s crispy, tasty and super fun…plus it’s easy to make and customize.

Making homemade flatbread pizza can be simple and delicious. The crust uses just 4 ingredients, takes just 5 minutes to throw together, and works well with any all purpose flour, including gluten-free flour.

Flatbread appetizers can be customized to fit any occasion and dietary needs. Slather on some hummus, scatter the greens, and load up the tasty toppings. Bam! You’re done. Check out this summer no yeast flatbread recipe for more flatbread ideas.

How to make Vegan Flatbread Dough

Get your toppings in the oven and while they cook, you can whip up this easy flatbread dough in no time.

Flour and salt mixed in a food processor bowl.

COMBINE DRY INGREDIENTS: Pulse to combine flour with salt. Use all purpose flour. I tested this with Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 gluten-free flour, Cup4Cup GF, Jovial Einkorn Flour and Mighty Mill whole wheat flour. They all came out light and crispy.

Oil and water poured onto a food processor bowl filled with flour and water.

ADD WATER AND OIL: Use warm water and olive oil added to the flour mixture and process, scraping down sides a couple times. Using a food processor makes this easy, but you can also mix this dough by hand.

Dough in a food processor bowl that's formed and starting to pull away from the sides.

PROCESS: Process until dough pulls away from sides easily. This could take 1-2 minutes.

Ball of dough on a floured black surface.

Transfer dough to a floured surface. Knead dough, by hand, until a smooth ball is formed. This should only take about 1 minute.

Roll out Flatbread, Bake and add Toppings

Ball of pizza dough cut in half on a floured black surface with wooden rolling pin off to the side.

Divide dough ball into two equal portions. You can use one and freeze the other, or freeze both…see tips for freezing below.

Using a wooden rolling pin to roll out pizza dough on a black surface sprinkled with flour.

Sprinkle surface with flour to prevent sticking and roll dough into a ¼″ thickness. You can choose a long oval or a circular shape.

Thinly rolled out oval of pizza dough on a rimmed baking tray.

Dust heavy rimmed baking sheet with cornmeal (or flour) and place rolled out dough onto baking sheet.

Long, thin oval of pizza dough on a baking sheet, with fork marks.

Prick dough with a fork. The air holes will keep the crust flat as it bakes.

Crisped flatbread pizza dough on a baking sheet.

Par-bake crust for 5 minutes before adding toppings. It will start to crisp, even in just 5 minutes.

Brushing oil onto a flatbread crust on a baking tray.

BRUSH with olive oil before adding toppings. This will prevent the crust from getting soggy.

Spreading hummus onto a flatbread pizza crust, brushed with oil.

Spread hummus on flatbread.

Flatbread pizza spread with hummus and topped with fresh spinach.

Sprinkle with fresh greens. Baby spinach, arugula or massaged kale work well.

Sprinkle roasted squash, onions and garlic onto greens. Bake for additional 5-8 minutes until crust is cooked through and crispy and toppings are warm too.

Flatbread pizza spread with hummus, topped with spinach, roasted squash and drizzled with date syrup.

Drizzle with date syrup, if desired for a touch of sweetness.

Flatbread pizza with roasted squash, onions and garlic cut into small triangle pieces.

Cut into slices and enjoy. A pizza cutter makes this step easy…or use a sharp knife.

Roast Delicata Squash/Onions/Garlic

Delicata Squash: no peeling required!

Roasted squash makes an awesome vegan flatbread topping. Paired with onions and garlic, it’s so good you will find yourself eating it straight from the pan. Trust me, you’ll want to double the squash portion of this recipe, just to have some to top your thin crust pizzas.

An assortment of whole delicata squash on a pedestal.

Delicata squash is beautiful and delicious. It comes in various shapes and sizes and it’s easy to use. The skin is thinner than many winter squash varieties making it easy to cut and quick to cook. Plus, it doesn’t require peeling, making it an easy choice for this flatbread recipe.

How to cut delicata squash into cubes

There’s no need to peel the squash, but it’s important to wash it well. If there’s any caked on dirt, you may need to soak it before scrubbing.

First cut lengthwise to halve the squash. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy bits. Then, cut into 1″ lengthwise strips. Cut across to form small cubes.

Roast Squash, Onions and Garlic

Roasted delicata squash plus onions and garlic is simple and so flavorful. This flatbread topping is easy to make and will cook while you make the crust.

Bowl with cubes of squash, thinly sliced onions and cloves of garlic.

Place cubed squash, garlic cloves (leave their papery skins on) and thinly sliced onions into a bowl.

Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix well.

Baking sheet with roasted cubes of squash, thinly sliced onions and cloves or garlic.

Spread onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment and roast for about 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees. While the veggies roast, make the dough. Turn the oven up to 500 degrees to make the crust.

Debra’s Pro Tips

Slices of flatbread that are topped with hummus, roasted veggies and drizzled with date syrup.

Prep your toppings and get them into the oven to roast while you make the dough.
You can use any roasted veggies/potatoes/squash to top this flatbread. Leftovers make this recipe even easier!
Roasting the garlic with the paper skins on will protect it from burning, making it tender and flavorful. When the garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the pulp from the skins to top your pizza before it heads back into the oven.
Roast the squash up to 3 days ahead, then add to the flatbread when you’re ready and pop into the oven for those final 5-8 minutes until heated through.

Vegan Flatbread Pizza For Dinner

I love to make this recipe as an easy vegan appetizer, but it works well as a main dish too.

Slices of flatbread, topped with hummus, veggies and drizzled with date syrup.

Use this recipe and roll it into a large circle. Add your favorite toppings, bake as directed and bam….easy gluten-free pizza for dinner…in no time.

Make ahead flatbread crust

This flatbread crust can be thrown together in less than 5 minutes. You can make the dough ahead and refrigerate or freeze until you need it.
To freeze dough, cut the dough ball in half. Roll each side into a ball and flash freeze on a piece of parchment paper. Then, transfer to freezer safe zip top bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
OR, you can par-bake the crust ahead. Store in the fridge…it’s easiest to store directly on the baking pan, covered. In the fridge for 4-5 days, freezer for 3 months. Then, when you’re ready to serve, just throw on the toppings and pop it in the oven.

What to serve with Vegan Flatbread

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What is flatbread?

Flatbread is basically unleavened bread. Meaning, it has no yeast.

Can you make flatbread crust gluten-free?

Yes. I tested this crust with two different gluten-free flours and it was crispy and tasty.

What’s the difference between flatbread and pizza?

Flatbread has no yeast, pizza dough does. Flatbread tends to be thin and crispy, compared to pizza crust that is thicker and more doughy. Flatbread cooks more quickly than pizza crust.

Is flatbread vegan?

Yes. This recipe has just 4 ingredients: all purpose flour (white, wheat or gluten-free all work well), salt, warm water and olive oil.

What can you top flatbread with?

Any type of spread: I used hummus, you could also use marinara sauce or pesto. Not too much though. Flatbread is thin and can’t handle the same load that pizza does. And then use whatever veggies or protein you like.

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Easy Vegan Flatbread Recipe

How to make Vegan Flatbread Dough

Roll out Flatbread, Bake and add Toppings