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    Pinch Me Good! » Main Dishes » 10-Minute Simple Naan Pizza

    10-Minute Simple Naan Pizza

    March 31, 2022 by Amy Estes 2 Comments

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    Golden cooked naan pizza topped with red sauce and cheese cut into large, rectangular pieces.
    Ingredients for naan pizzas with labels over each ingredient.
    Baked naan pizza with melted cheese and red sauce on top of it cut into 3 pieces with another plate with more naan pizza and a brown bowl of grated cheese behind it.
    Cooked naan pizzas on a lined baking sheet with sauce and melted cheese on top of them.
    Two naan breaded on a lined baking sheet topped with tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
    Plate of cooked naan pizza sliced into 3 slices with another plate of the pizza and a bowl of grated parmesan behind it.

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    Do you love making delicious, homemade pizza? Make it easier by using fluffy, golden naan bread as the crust in this naan pizza recipe for a 10-minute healthy weeknight meal the whole family will love!

    Baked naan pizza with melted cheese and red sauce on top of it cut into 3 pieces with another plate with more naan pizza and a brown bowl of grated cheese behind it.

    This naan pizza is a quicker, simpler version of your favorite flatbread pizza but made even faster. It starts with fluffy, golden-baked naan bread as the base of the pizza topped with your favorite toppings, and baked until the cheese is perfectly melty and golden.

    The use of naan bread as the crust of your pizza turns it into a simple but still hearty meal that is comforting, and tasty. It makes for the perfect personal-size pizzas for pizza night that the whole family will love!

    You can even make your own homemade naan bread or buy your favorite brand at almost any grocery store. 

    Why you’ll love this recipe

    • Quick and easy – ready in 10 minutes.
    • Healthy and delicious – personal-size pizzas topped with any toppings you desire. 
    • The perfect recipe for family pizza night!
    • Easily made gluten-free or dairy-free! See below for substitutions.
    Ingredients for naan pizzas with labels over each ingredient.

    Naan Pizza Ingredients

    • Naan bread – as mentioned above you can make your own naan bread or purchase some at almost any grocery store. I really like the Stonefire and BFree brands.
    • Tomato sauce – use any sauce you like, pizza sauce is great, or make your own homemade sauce in advance and have it ready to go!
    • Pizza seasoning – a combination of dried oregano, dried basil, and garlic powder gives this pizza that pizza house flavor right at home. 
    • Shredded cheese – Shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese is great in this recipe. Shredded manchego cheese or goat cheese also works.

    How to make naan pizza

    This naan pizza recipe is so simple, that even the kids could make it themselves (well the older kids anyways). All you need to do is pre-bake the bread, top it with your favorite pizza toppings, and bake it until the cheese is perfectly golden and melty. The whole thing takes less than 10 minutes, which is amazing!

    1. Pre-bake the naan – place the naan bread on a baking sheet, brush or spray with olive oil for an extra crispy crust, add the pizza seasoning (oregano, basil, garlic powder), and bake it for a few minutes until golden. 
    2. Assemble the rest of the ingredients – you will need your favorite tomato sauce, desired toppings, and some shredded mozzarella cheese. Note: I kept this version simple as a classic cheese pizza.
    3. Top and bake the pizza – top the naan with a nice layer of the sauce, then spread a generous portion of the shredded cheese all over the top in an even layer and bake the pizzas for a few more minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are crisp and golden. 
    4. Serve – let the pizza cool for a few minutes then slice and serve. 
    2 naan breads on a baking sheet on top of brown parchment paper with pizza sauce and herbs behind it and more naan and shredded cheese in front of it.
    Place the naan on a baking sheet
    Golden brown round flatbread on a lined baking pan.
    Pre-bake for 4 minutes
    Baked naan bread covered in pizza sauce on a lined baking pan with a spoon on top of one of the naan breads.
    Add the sauce
    Two naan breaded on a lined baking sheet topped with tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
    Top with the cheese and bake
    Cooked individual pizzas on a lined baking sheet with sauce and melted cheese on top of them.

    Naan Pizza Topping Ideas

    The fun part about making this naan pizza is all of the toppings you can add. You can mix it up based on your taste and what you have on hand, which is great. Just make sure not to overload the pizzas with too many toppings since the crust is more like a flatbread-style pizza with a thinner crust.

    • Italian – give it a nice Italian spin and use pesto sauce in place of the tomato sauce and slices of mozzarella. You could also top the pizzas with fresh basil leaves. 
    • Mediterranean – go Mediterranean style by adding toppings like sliced olives, spinach, and feta cheese. Yum!
    • Mexican – to add some Mexican flare to the pizza, sprinkle the naan bread with some taco seasoning and top it with taco-seasoned cooked ground meat, roasted corn and peppers, and shredded Mexican cheese. 
    • Roasted veggie pizza – top the pizzas with your favorite roasted veggies and some cheese like crumbled goat cheese for a hearty vegetarian pizza.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free naan bread. You can make your own naan or use a store-bought version if you can find one. BFREE brand is the only one I have found.
    • Dairy-free naan pizza – for a dairy-free version of this recipe using your favorite dairy-free shredded cheese.
    • Pita pizza – you can use pita bread in place of naan bread. I know, then it wouldn’t be naan pizza but trust me, this recipe also works with pita bread for making pita bread pizza. It doesn’t get as firm but it still works great in a pinch.
    Golden cooked round flatbread topped with red sauce and cheese cut into large, rectangular pieces.

    Storing and reheating tips

    This naan pizza is best if eaten right away but you can also store leftovers and reheat them if needed. 

    • To store: let the pizzas cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. 
    • To reheat: easily reheat on a baking sheet in the oven at 375 degrees F until the cheese is fully melted and the edges are golden and firm again. 

    Why Is My Naan Bread Soggy?

    There are a few reasons your naan bread turned out soggier rather than firm and crispy.

    • You skipped the pre-bake step – it is important to pre-bake the naan before adding the toppings so it gets firm and golden before you load it up with toppings.
    • You added too much sauce – a thin layer of sauce is all you need so make sure not to add too much.
    • Too many toppings – a thin layer of your toppings should be enough since this is more of a flatbread-style pizza recipe.

    More healthy pizza recipes

    Here is some more healthy and easy pizza recipes you may also want to try.

    • Chickpea Flour Pizza – Gluten-Free
    • Chicken Pesto Pizza – Gluten-Free
    • Zucchini Pizza Boats – Gluten-Free + Low Carb
    • Chicken Pizza Bake – Gluten-Free + Low Carb
    Plate of cooked cheese personal size pizza sliced into 3 slices with another plate of the pizza and a bowl of grated parmesan behind it.

    Did you try this Naan Pizza recipe? If you did, then please leave a rating and comment below. I would love to hear how yours turned out!

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    Baked naan pizza with melted cheese and red sauce on top of it cut into 3 pieces with another plate with more naan pizza and a brown bowl of grated cheese behind it.

    10-Minute Simple Naan Pizza


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    • Author: Amy Estes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 4 naan pizzas 1x
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Do you love making delicious, homemade pizza? Make it easier by using fluffy, golden naan bread as the crust in this naan pizza recipe for a 10-minute healthy weeknight meal the whole family will love!


    Ingredients

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    • 4 naan bread – store-bought or homemade
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil or olive oil cooking spray – optional for extra crispy crust
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

     


    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the naan bread onto the baking sheet in a single layer. 
    2. Mix up the pizza seasoning (basil, oregano, garlic) then brush or spray each naan with olive oil and sprinkle each with the pizza seasoning. Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack for 3-4 minutes until golden. Note: they bake quickly so watch them so they don’t burn. 
    3. Assemble the rest of the ingredients (sauce and cheese, and any other toppings you are using). Remove the naan bread from the oven, top with the sauce, any additional toppings, and the cheese in an even layer, return the pizzas to the oven and bake until the edges are nice and golden and the cheese is fully melted then remove them from the oven. This only takes 3-4 minutes. 
    4. Let them cool for a few minutes then slice and serve!

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    Notes

    • You want to use naan bread that is a little thicker if you are going to load up on toppings, so it is sturdy.
    • Don’t use too much tomato sauce or the bread will get soggy when you bake it. A nice thin layer is perfect!
    • Do not skip pre-baking the naan bread or it will get soggy and soft after you top and bake it.
    • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. 
    • Reheat leftovers on a baking pan in the oven at 375 degrees F until the cheese is fully melted and the naan is fully warmed through. 
      • Prep Time: 4 minutes
      • Cook Time: 6 minutes
      • Category: Healthy Dinner Ideas
      • Method: Oven
      • Cuisine: American

      Keywords: Naan pizza, naan pizza recipe, naan bread, naan, pizza

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      1. Lou

        February 16, 2023 at 2:57 pm

        Delicious flavor and super crust!

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