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Small plate filled with fig, balsamic, and walnut flatbreads for a little appetizer.
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Fig, Balsamic, and Walnut Flatbreads

An elevated yet quick-to-make appetizer or light meal, with sweet, savory, creamy, and crisp elements all in one package. This makes a great starter for sharing with friends or adding to a holiday menu.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fig, balsamic, and walnut flatbreads
Servings: 20 small bites
Calories: 63kcal
Author: Monica Lensink

Ingredients

  • 2 lavash or other flatbread crusts
  • 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fig butter, jam, or preserves
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta
  • pinch fine sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • balsamic glaze, fresh rosemary, and honey to finish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Set flatbreads on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Brush olive oil lightly along the outer rim of the flatbreads. Spread the fig butter or preserves in a thin layer across the top, then sprinkle evenly with the feta and top with a touch of salt.
  • Transfer flatbreads to the oven and bake for 7-9 minutes, until the cheese is softened and the exposed edges are brown and crisp.
  • Sprinkle the flatbreads with chopped walnuts and return to the oven for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to be sure the nuts do not burn.
  • Remove from the oven, drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze and honey, and sprinkle with fresh rosemary and more salt if desired.
  • Slice into small squares or rectangles, serve warm, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Yield: This recipe makes 2 flatbreads, but is super easy to scale up or down. I find each flatbread yields roughly 10 small bites if sliced as an appetizer, but this will vary depending on exactly what type of bread or base you use.
  • To Reheat: Use the oven or toaster oven to get the crust nice and crisp again. I use my Breville, and warming pre-cooked flatbreads takes about 5 minutes on 325 degrees F at super convection (the air fryer setting). Your standard oven will accomplish the exact same thing. For maximum re-crisping, place flatbread slices directly on the rack when warming, not on a baking sheet.
  • Recipe: Inspired by Taste of Home’s 2024 Thanksgiving magazine.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.4mg