Pesto Onion Asparagus Flatbread

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Pesto Onion Asparagus Flatbread

National Onion Association
This pesto flatbread is a blend of baked goodness and fresh produce, the ideal canvas for showing off your favorite brand of sweet onion.
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Course Appetizer, Dinner

Ingredients
 

Pesto

  • 1 Cup Basil leaves loosely packed
  • 2 Tablespoons Raw chopped walnuts
  • 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 Clove garlic peeled
  • ¼ Cup Olive oil extra virgin
  • ¼ Teaspoon Fine ground sea salt

Flatbread

  • ½ Cup Warm water 110 to 115°F
  • 1 Teaspoon Dry active yeast
  • 1 Teaspoon White granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ Cup All purpose flour unbleached
  • Olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 Ounces Thick asparagus stalks trimmed (about 3 thick stalks)
  • ½ Medium Alsum sweet yellow onion sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons Toasted chopped walnuts
  • 2 to 3 Ounces Goat cheese

Instructions

Pesto

  • Place the basil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese and garlic in a small food processor or blender. Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped. Add the olive oil and salt. Blend until a smooth, but thick paste forms.

Flatbread

  • In a small bowl, sprinkle yeast over the warm water. Add the sugar and stir a few times. Let sit until the yeast blooms, about 5 minutes.
  • Add flour to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Turn the mixer on low; pour in the yeast. Mix on medium, until the dough comes together to form a ball or about two minutes. It may be slightly dry at this point.
  • Add the pesto to the mixer. With the mixer on medium, mix until the pesto is blended into the dough or for about a minute. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 3 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Form the dough into a ball. Coat a large bowl and the ball of dough lightly with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, cover with a clean dish towel and let rise for about one hour or until it doubles in size.
  • While the dough rises, use a vegetable peeler to peel the asparagus stalks into thin ribbons. Carefully peel as much as possible from each stalk. Protect your hands by laying the stalk flat on a sturdy surface while your work. Next, bring about 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium-saucepan. Add the asparagus ribbons to the boiling water and cook for 60 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate covered in a paper towel to drain.
  • Spray a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray. Punch down the dough and place it on the baking sheet. Use your hands or a rolling pin to spread to an 11 to 12-inch circle.
  • Arrange the onion slices on the top of the dough. Start with the larger slices and fill in with the smaller slices, working your way around the surface of the dough. Gently press the onion slices into the dough. Let rise for 15 more minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Bake the flatbread for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Remove the flatbread from the oven and brush the surface with olive oil. Serve warm topped with asparagus, toasted walnuts and small crumbles of goat cheese.