Naan is an Indian flatbread with a chewy texture and a puffed, slightly charred crust. Brushing the baking sheet with olive oil and then baking the naan on the lowest rack in a 400 F oven gives it a crispy texture — just like pizza crust. This recipe can be doubled.
PIZZA IN A FLASH
Servings: 1-2
Start to finish: 40 minutes (Active time: 10 minutes)
INGREDIENTS:
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
One 8-inch naan bread
2 tablespoons pesto
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
DIRECTIONS:
Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 400 F. Use a pastry brush to brush oil into 9-inch circle in the center of rimmed baking sheet. Place naan on top of oil on baking sheet.
Use back of small spoon to spread pesto over naan, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edge. Sprinkle cheese over pesto, then sprinkle tomatoes over cheese.
to personalize your pizza, sprinkle a handful of your favorite toppings — in whatever combination you like — over the mozzarella. Some topping ideas: sliced bell peppers, pepperoni, sliced scallions, chopped olives or dollops of goat cheese ricotta cheese.
Place baking sheet in oven and bake until naan is golden brown around edges, 8 to 10 minutes.
Place baking sheet on cooling rack and let cool for 5 minutes.
Use spatula to carefully transfer naan to cutting board (baking sheet will be hot). Use chef's knife or pizza wheel to cut naan into wedges. Serve.
Nutrition information per serving: 273 calories; 122 calories from fat; g fat ( g saturated; g trans fats); mg cholesterol; mg sodium; 27 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 3 g sugar; 11 g protein.
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