Description
This Naan Pizza with Roasted Tomato and Basil Coins transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet-inspired dish, perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. It features sweet roasted tomatoes, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil on a crispy naan base.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces naan bread
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, torn or thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup fresh basil, packed leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Roast Tomatoes: Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast at 400F (200C) for 15-20 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
- Prepare Naan: While tomatoes roast, lightly brush each naan bread piece with olive oil.
- Assemble Pizza: Evenly spread roasted tomatoes over each naan. Tear and scatter fresh mozzarella over the tomatoes.
- Bake Pizza: Transfer topped naan to a preheated 400F (200C) oven. Bake for 8-12 minutes until naan is golden and cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, scatter fresh basil leaves over hot naan pizza. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
To avoid a soggy crust, don’t overtop your naan and ensure the oven is fully preheated for a quick bake. For an elevated experience, consider organic tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella, or artisanal naan. Boost flavor and protein with pre-cooked chicken, chickpeas, balsamic glaze, red pepper flakes, or grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 24 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Roasting
- Cuisine: General American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza (230 g)
- Calories: 480 calories
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg