Description
Delightful naan pizza brings Italian and Indian cuisines together in one mouthwatering dish. Quick homemade comfort combines crispy naan bread with classic pizza toppings, offering perfect weeknight dinner magic for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base:
- 4 slices naan bread
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Pizza toppings of choice (e.g., pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage)
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1.5 tablespoons (22 ml) melted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) garlic powder
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature, preparing it for crispy naan pizza creation.
- Craft a fragrant garlic-infused butter by whisking melted butter with aromatic garlic powder and a hint of aged Parmesan.
- Generously paint the naan bread with the luxurious garlic butter mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Lavishly spread a vibrant layer of rich pizza sauce across each naan bread, leaving a slight border around the edges.
- Create a molten cheese foundation by scattering mozzarella generously over the sauced surface.
- Personalize each naan pizza with your preferred toppings, arranging them with culinary creativity.
- Enhance the flavor profile by sprinkling additional Parmesan and a dash of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- Transfer the adorned naan pizzas onto a sturdy baking sheet, positioning them centrally in the preheated oven.
- Bake until the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling landscape and the edges become perfectly crisp.
- Carefully extract the pizzas from the oven, allow a momentary cooling, then slice and serve while piping hot for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize toppings based on dietary needs, such as using vegan cheese for dairy-free or plant-based protein alternatives for vegetarian options.
- Experiment with different sauces like pesto, barbecue, or olive oil to create unique flavor profiles and keep the dish exciting.
- For a crispier crust, lightly toast the naan bread before adding toppings or use a pizza stone instead of a regular baking sheet.
- Prep ingredients in advance and store them separately to quickly assemble pizzas for quick weeknight meals or last-minute gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg