FLATBREAD WITH AVOCADO AND SCALLION SALSA

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Pillowy flatbread is an optimal canvas for buttery avocados and a spicy salsa, but it can also be a vehicle for all kinds of dips and spreads. Just don't call it avocado toast!

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Side     Lunch     Flat Bread     Bread     Avocado     Green Onion/Scallion     Yogurt     Parsley     Lemon     Chile Pepper     Vegetarian     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Hors D'Oeuvre     Appetizer

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Dough:
1 ½ tsp. sugar
1 (¼-oz.) envelope active dry yeast (about 2¼ tsp.)
2½ cups (313 g) all-purpose flour
½ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. kosher salt
Salsa and assembly:
2 tsp. coriander seeds
2 tsp. cumin seeds
8 scallions
4 Tbsp. plus 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing
Kosher salt
1 red or green chile (such as serrano or jalapeño), finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped parsley
1 lemon
4 medium avocados, pits removed
Flaky sea salt (optional)
Special Equipment: A spice mill

Steps:

  • Dough:
  • Stir sugar into ¾ cup warm water in a large bowl. Sprinkle in yeast and let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Add flour, yogurt, oil, and kosher salt to sugar mixture and mix until a shaggy dough forms (don't worry about any dry or unincorporated bits). Cover bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let sit in a warm, dry spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Salsa and assembly:
  • While the dough is rising, toast coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a dry medium skillet over medium heat, shaking often, until fragrant and slightly darkened in color, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a spice mill. Let cool, then coarsely grind. Set spice mixture aside.
  • Place scallions and 1 Tbsp. oil in skillet, season with kosher salt, and cook, turning occasionally, until softened and deeply charred, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; trim roots and discard. Finely chop scallions and place in a medium bowl. Add reserved spice mixture, chile, and parsley. Finely grate half of lemon zest into bowl, then cut lemon in half and squeeze in juice. Add 1 cup oil and stir well to combine. Season with kosher salt and let sit while you make the flatbreads.
  • Turn out dough onto a lightly dusted surface and divide into 8 equal pieces. Form into balls and, working with 1 ball at a time, roll out into 6" rounds about ¼" thick.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Working 1 at a time and adding remaining 2 Tbsp. oil as needed, cook flatbread until bubbles appear over the surface, about 1 minute. Flip and cook until cooked through, about 1 minute. Continue to cook, turning often, until browned in spots on both sides, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to a plate and wrap up in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
  • To serve, brush each flatbread with oil. Coarsely smash avocados onto flatbread and spoon salsa over. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.

muzamil ansari
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This flatbread is a great party appetizer. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


GIG Team3
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I'm not a huge fan of flatbread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Neelam Nasim
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This flatbread is a great way to use up leftover avocado. It's also a great option for a light lunch or dinner.


Hassi Kohsi
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients.


Logain mohamed
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This flatbread is perfect for a quick and easy meal. I'll definitely be making it again.


Doffin Coffin
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon from the salsa. It was still very flavorful.


Wafadar Malang
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I'm gluten-free, so I used a gluten-free flour blend and it worked perfectly.


Thomas Lynch
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This recipe is a great base for experimentation. I added some chopped bacon to the salsa and it was delicious.


ARMAN MAHMUD
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my flatbread didn't turn out as pictured. It was still tasty, though.


David Younger
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The flatbread turned out a little too crispy for my taste, but the salsa was amazing.


Shohan Thapa
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I had some leftover avocado and scallions that I needed to use up, and this flatbread was the perfect way to do it.


Ray McWilliams
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I'm not a big fan of avocado, but I really enjoyed this flatbread. The salsa was so flavorful that it masked the avocado taste.


soldier man
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Loved the combination of avocado and scallions in the salsa. It was the perfect topping for the flatbread.


Vicky Glory
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Easy to make and delicious. I used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour and it turned out great.


Gbenga Sola
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This flatbread was a hit with my family! The avocado and scallion salsa was so refreshing and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.