Southwestern Flatbreads are an easy weekday meal. Loaded with vegetables, they are super healthy, easy to make, and affordable!
Flatbreads are super delicious and typically use Naan bread as a base. Naan is so easy and cheap to make at home. I have a delicious recipe to Make Homemade Naan, and it's really couldn't be easier! However if you are short on time, just grab a few pre-made naan from the grocery store. These Southwestern Flatbreads are going to blow your mind!
I came up with this recipe because I had some leftover Creamy Chipotle Bean Dip, and I knew it would be perfect smeared on the Naan and topped with some tomatoes, black beans (double beans double protein and fiber-woot!), corn, green onions, pepper jack cheese, and finished with fresh lime Greek yogurt. These Southwestern Flatbreads are amazingly delicious!
I love the southwestern flavor combos, and I have already shared with you Southwestern Stuffed Zucchini Boats , Southwestern Salad with Jalapeno Ranch, and Southwestern Stuffed Sweet potatoes, both recipe I highly recommend!
These come together in like 5 minutes flat, and then after 5-10 minutes in the oven you are done. You could also air fry them in just a few minutes as well! They are crazy easy and quick to make, and they taste amazing.
How to make Southwestern Flatbreads:
**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**
- Start by making the creamy bean dip to spread on the top of the naan, or just use refried beans.
- Heat up the black beans in the microwave, then set aside.
- Assemble the flatbreads by adding all of the toppings except the cream, and then place them in the oven or air fryer to bake.
- Remove, cut in half or 4ths, and the serve topped with the cream! So yummy!
Pro Tips:
- Don’t like something in the ingredient list? Leave it out! Or replace it with something else! I think these would be amazing with cilantro on top too, or some red onion!
- No fresh tomatoes, use canned diced tomatoes with the liquid removed.
- For some more spice, add fresh or pickled jalapeños to the top.
- For more protein, add pre-cooked shredded chicken or leftover taco chicken!
Need some side dishes to go alongside these Southwestern Flatbreads? Try one of these delicious options:
- Instant Pot Salsa Rice
- Southwestern Salad with Jalapeno Ranch
- Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- Chicken Tortilla Soup (Crock Pot)
- Instant Pot Enchilada Soup (low cal & vegetarian)
- Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)
Southwestern Flatbreads are an easy weekday meal. Loaded with vegetables, they are super healthy, easy to make, and affordable!
- 2 Naan breads
- 15 ounce can refried beans, nonfat vegetarian
- 4 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
- 4 ounces ⅓ less fat cream cheese softened
- ⅔ cups black beans rinsed and drained
- ½ cup frozen corn
- ⅔ cup diced tomatoes fresh or canned
- ⅔ cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 3 green onions chopped
- ¼ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 lime juiced and juice set aside
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In the bowl of a food processor, add refried beans, chipotle chilis, and cream cheese. Process for 30 seconds, scrape down sides, and process 15 more seconds or until well combined. Set aside.**
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In a small bowl, heat black beans for 30 seconds in the microwave. Set aside.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil; place naan on top. Using the back of a spoon, sspread ⅓ cup bean mixture over each naan. On each naan sprinkle: ⅓ cup of black beans on top, followed by tomatoes, corn, pepper jack cheese, and green onions.
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Place in oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and ingredients are cooked through. Remove from oven.
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In a small bowl mix greek yogurt and lime juice. Drizzle over flatbreads to taste.
- There will be some creamy bean spread leftover, use it for chips or dipping later - so tasty!
- You can easily double this recipe, for 4 flatbreads.
- This recipe also keeps well. I made it in the early afternoon and then pop back in the oven for a few minutes at dinner time. Perfect!
- First published in March 2015. Updated May 2021.
Diana
I thought this was a recipe to make the actual flatbreads so disappointed
Allyson
I do have a recipe for the flatbread itself - you can find that here: https://domesticsuperhero.com/2015/06/10/homemade-naan/ Good luck!
Carrie
Hello!
This looks soooo fantastic! I can't wait to try it. However did have a quick question, is it spicy? Like at all? I'm a big spice wuss, so no clue if the "chipotle chilis in adobo sauce" that is in the recipe is a spicy thing or not? Also, if it is.. is there anything you can think of that I could replace it with to keep the right consistency?
Thanks!!
Allyson
Hi! You know, I would say this is really NOT spicy at all, but if you are like super super sensitive to spice, just leave those out. Chipotle chilis in adobo sauce are a bit spicy, if you use a lot, but in moderation, they give more of a smokey flavor. If you don't want to risk it, I would use the beans as is, and add a bit of red enchilada sauce, just to make them more spreadable and not so chunky - maybe 1/4 cup into the food processor with the refried beans. That shouldn't be spicy at all. If you try it, please let me know how it turns out! I can add that modification into the directions if you approve 🙂
Jamie
Oh my goodness, I am so glad I found your site! I came here thru the Jalapeno Ranch black bean loaded nachos page, and then found this one, and several more! I don't eat meat, so I'm seeing lots of recipes on here to try! Thanks for sharing.
Allyson
Yes! I am also a vegetarian, so I have lots of yummy recipes to try! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you find some good stuff! The Spicy Thai Noodles are insanely popular right now, and a favorite in our house!
Sara
These were so good! I used pita instead of Naan, and added shredded chicken because it needed to be used up, but otherwise the same recipe, and loved it. I actually made it for breakfast because cereal or eggs just didn't appeal today, and I know I'll be fueled for the day with such a great meal!
Alicia
I make these all the time and they are so delicious! Your naan recipe is spot on perfect and then these toppings are perfect for the naan! We eat this all the time and even my picky kids like it!
Toni
This is really amazing! I can't wait to make it again!
Beth
Oh wow! These flatbreads look so delicious and absolutely tasty! My family is going to be all over this recipe. Can't wait to make these for lunch!
Amanda
Oh my gosh I love this idea, thank you so much!
Jennifer
This is one of my husband and my favorite recipes to make!! We have it weekly and they are just so so good!
Vikki
So colorful and delicious! Love this healthy meal
Catalina
This will be our new favorite recipe for sure! This flatbread looks so inviting!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
I love easy meals like these Flatbreads for busy weeknights!
Toni
These are so good!! Can't wait to make it again!
Cathy
What a fun dinner idea! My kids will love these!
Sandra
I will definitely make this again! Such a delicious meal! My family loved it!