Naan Pizza
Make your next pizza night even easier—this Naan Pizza is faster (and tastier) than delivery!
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Pizza night means a lot of different things to my family and me. Growing up Italian, sometimes pizza night meant inviting everyone we knew and making our own recipes from scratch. Other times, it meant Mom didn’t want to cook and we were ordering takeout.
Nowadays, it’s a chance for my partner and I to feel like we cooked a fun meal together without putting in too much effort. We’ve discovered a hack to making delicious, easy pizzas in just a few minutes—naan bread. We’re always stocked up on fresh or frozen naan because we love snacking on it with a side of fresh Tzatziki sauce or serving it alongside our more exotic dinners like Tandoori Chicken. One night, we got the idea to use naan as a quick substitute for a last-minute pizza night, and we haven’t looked back. This Naan Pizza is easy, delicious, and just as customizable as your traditional pizza.
Is Naan Pizza Healthy?
As far as pizzas go, this recipe is as healthy as you’d like. Make it an even more nutritious meal by choosing health-conscious toppings! I love loading my pizza up with bell peppers, red onion slices, olives, and hearty proteins like chicken. I also like to baste my naan with garlic and olive oil for extra flavor, as well as some healthy fats.
What is naan?
Naan is a bread that originated and is still commonly found in Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisine. Naan is a flatbread similar to pita, but made with yogurt, amongst other more common ingredients. Traditionally, naan bread bakes in a tandoor (a clay oven) by slapping the dough onto the side of the dome and letting it fall into a teardrop shape.
Naan is commonly served with flavorful dips, like this Butter Chicken Dip, or dishes like Vegetable Curry and Indian Chicken Kebabs. However, given its taste and consistency, naan can also make for an excellent base for your pizza!
INGREDIENTS
- 4 pieces of naan bread
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional toppings: sliced olives, chopped bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, pepperoni
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep
Preheat oven and prepare naan with sauce and cheese.
Bake
Cook until cheese is golden and bubbly.
Serve
Slice and enjoy your quick, delicious pizza.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
How to Make Ahead and Store?
Another great thing about Naan Pizza is that you can make them in batches! Assemble your pizza, then freeze it for 30-45 minutes until solid. Afterward, you can toss your pizzas in freezer-friendly bags and store them for two months or so, baking at your convenience!
WHAT TO PUT ON NAAN PIZZA?
Like a traditional pizza, you can literally put anything on your Naan Pizza. This recipe keeps it simple (and vegetarian) with sauce, cheese, and olives. Other popular pizza toppings include peppers, jalapeños, onions, artichokes, pepperoni, sausage, ham, or bacon.
CAN NAAN PIZZA BE MADE GLUTEN-FREE?
You can substitute your pre-made naan for a gluten-free version from your local grocery store or make your own yeast-free dough.
Serving Suggestions
Naan Pizza makes for a great dinner party idea! Your guests can make their own creations, and you can enjoy them with other party favorites like Buffalo Wings and these Fried Zucchini Sticks.
If you are going to take my word for it and try a pizza date night, I suggest serving your Naan Pizzas with a Homemade Ranch dipping sauce and a side salad, like this one made with cucumbers and avocado.
Naan Pizza
Make your next pizza night even easier! This Naan Pizza is faster (and tastier) than delivery!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 461kcal
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of naan bread
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional toppings: sliced olives chopped bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. This ensures a crispy crust.
- Place naan breads on a baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly on each naan, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Add any optional toppings you like.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven, let cool for a minute, and then slice and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 1312mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 1mg
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