Who doesn't love all the flavors of Summer? The veggies that are ripe this time of year are an open canvas to create in the kitchen. However, I still find myself going back to the classic flavors of tomatoes and basil quite often.

This flatbread is my "go-to" appetizer of the moment. It's always a crowd-pleaser and packed with nutrition.

A couple to note - 

• Tomatoes are full of antioxidants and cooking your tomatoes amplify the lycopene, found in them, more bioavailable. Lycopene has been associated with reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer - specifically, prostate cancer, men!

• Garlic is a potent antimicrobial and antiviral agent. It has the ability to kill bad gut pathogens and improve your immune system.

• Basil - contains adaptogens, which help the body deal with stress and has been shown to reduce high cortisol levels. It's also high in magnesium - a mineral I talk about a lot here, because many of us are so deficient in it and its importance in 1000's of processes throughout the body. To name a few, magnesium will help you sleep better, regulate your hormones, add detox pathways, improve your bowel movements and ease achy joints.

To keep this as healthy as possible, I suggest choosing a gluten-free crust with as few ingredients as possible. I love the Paleo This Pizza crust because it checks all those boxes for me. 

So many ways to recreate this one - but here's a good starting point! 

Enjoy