Naan Caprese Pizza

Brooke Bulloch, RD and mom

Now I realize that naan is a traditional Persian (Indian and central Asian) flatbread and that pizza is traditionally Italian. However, I also know how to make meals come to together quick using convenient options. And this is one of them!

Store-purchased naan bread is readily available in most grocery stores and it makes a great pizza base. I love the pastry thickness and the small size. Naan pizza’s can be made for one person or multiple family member’s, allowing some individual variation.

This simple “pizza” will be ready to eat in 25 minutes.

Pre-heat oven to 375F.

Ingredients

2 naan
8 large prawns, cut into half and sauteed in olive oil (or substitute prosciutto, cooked chicken, or your favourite deli toppings)
6 slices provolone cheese (or substitute shredded mozarella)
8-10 grape tomatoes sliced into thirds, lengthwise
A few sprigs of fresh basil
Pizza sauce (pre-made or you can make your own - see below)
1 x 50ml can tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1) Prepare the pizza sauce and spread a layer on the naan base. Extra pizza sauce can be stored in the freezer.
2) Once the shrimp is fully cooked, prepare your pizza with shrimp, provolone cheese and tomatoes
3) Bake at 375F for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and top with fresh basil. Drizzle with a little olive oil.
Optional to finish the pizza in the oven on broil (just a few short minutes) to lightly brown the cheese.

Serves 2.