Description
Spicy naan pizza brings Mediterranean and Indian flavors together in one delightful dish. Crispy naan serves as a perfect base for melted cheese, zesty toppings, and bold spices that make this quick meal irresistible to you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices naan bread
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
Pizza Toppings:
- Pizza toppings of choice (e.g., pepperoni, vegetables, olives)
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1.5 tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Red pepper flakes, to garnish
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400F (200C), ensuring rack is positioned in the middle for even cooking.
- Create a zesty garlic butter by whisking melted butter with garlic powder and Parmesan cheese until smooth and fragrant.
- Generously coat each naan bread surface with the prepared garlic butter mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute pizza sauce evenly across the buttered naan, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Layer mozzarella cheese over the sauce, creating a consistent cheese coverage.
- Add selected toppings across the cheese layer, distributing them uniformly for balanced flavor.
- Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over the assembled naan pizzas for enhanced richness.
- Transfer naan pizzas to a baking sheet and slide into the preheated oven.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese becomes golden, bubbly, and edges turn crispy.
- Remove from oven and immediately dust with red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Slice and serve hot, enjoying the crispy base and melted cheese immediately.
Notes
- Use room temperature naan bread to ensure even heating and crispy texture.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like cheddar or gouda for unique flavor profiles.
- Toast the naan lightly before adding toppings to prevent soggy bottoms and enhance crispiness.
- Substitute dairy cheese with vegan alternatives for plant-based dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 515 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg