Pesto Naan Pizza

Looking for a quick and easy meal for two? This Pesto Naan Pizza recipe features chewy naan bread, flavorful pesto and melty mozzarella. This recipe is fully customizable and will leave you full and satisfied.

This Pesto Naan Pizza is just 3-ingredients with a TON of additional topping choices to make this recipe to your preference. Enjoy as a for light lunch, dinner or even as a snack! This recipe is super easy to make and is perfect for those busy nights when you want something quick and delicious.

Naan Pizza is a staple in my household because its so fast, easy and delicious. Check out how to make Naan Pizza in an air fyrer and my BLT and Burrata Prosciutto and Arugula variations.

Why You'll Love this Recipe

• Perfect as meal for 2 or snack!
• Easy to make
• Delicious and full of flavor
• Ready in under 30 minutes
• Only 3 ingredients but can be easily customized to your preference

Ingredient Notes

Naan Flatbread - I use store-bought to make this meal quick and easy but you can always make your own. Regular naan is the my go-to but garlic naan is delicious as well!

Mozzarella - Use a high quality cheese. I like Tillamook's thick cut but you can also grab a block and hand shred your own.

Pesto - You can use store bought or homemade.

Toppings - Completely optional and can be customized to your preference! I used cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and chili flakes.

• Meat Toppings - pepperoni, cooked sausage, cooked bacon (or turkey bacon), cooked ham (or Canadian bacon), cooked or leftover chicken
• Vegetable Toppings - mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, artichokes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, tomatoes
• Finishing Toppings/Sauce - fresh basil, dry oregano, chili oil, more pesto, ranch, sriracha, chili flakes, arugula, parmesan, balsamic glaze.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Place naan flatbread on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.

2. When the naan is removed after the first baking, pre-heat the oven to 500 degrees F. Place about 2 tablespoons of pesto on each piece of naan. Spread evenly across each naan.

3. Top each naan with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and any additional toppings. Bake for 5 minutes until cheese has melted. Optionally, you can switch to broil setting and broil for 1-3 minutes until edges have browned and cheese is slightly browned. Remove from the oven.

4. Move to plate and top with your desired finishing toppings and sauce. Eat and enjoy! 

Expert Tips

Do not use parchment paper as a substitute for aluminum foil! - Just don't do it! If you don't have aluminum foil then use a silicone baking mat.

All ovens run differently! - I would recommend watching the flatbread extra carefully on the last minute or two of the second bake and the entire time during the broil. Oven temperatures and the even the size of your naan flatbread can vary. As a result you want to be careful so that edges of the flatbread don't burn. While broiling the flatbread, keep an eye on the crust, so you don’t burn it!

Get good quality cheese! - For this recipe, I suggest either buying a block of cheese and shredding it yourself of using Tillamook's Mozzarella Shredded Cheese in the Farmstyle Thick Cut. It melts so well, and tastes really good and fresh. Some pre-grated cheese contains preservatives that help keep the shredded cheese from clumping but doesn't melt together well when cooking or baking.

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