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Looking for a quick, satisfying meal or snack for you and your little ones? Naan pizza is super speedy, simple and filling. It may just become your go-to for revamping leftovers of any kind!
Naan pizza recipe: a 10-minute dinner, lunch or snack
Quick meals and snacks are such a treasure for busy families. Let’s face it, whether you’re taking care of your kids, working or running errands, sometimes the last thing you want to think about is what food to prepare your family. Enter this naan pizza.
Need more help coming up with easy meal ideas? Read our guide to easy lunches for kids.
Instead of fresh dough or a standard pizza crust shell, you’ll make this pizza on naan bread, a soft, pillowy bread traditional in Indian cuisine. Making pizza on different kinds of crusts can be a great way to expose kids, especially picky eaters, to new cuisines, textures and flavors.
This is the type of easy, family-friendly recipe that can be completely customized based on what your family likes, what you have in your fridge, and even what you had for dinner the night before!
Switch up the cheeses, make the naan pizza with or without pizza sauce, and add your toppings of choice.
If you like to meal prep, you can prep these pizzas before baking and freeze them (covering them well to prevent any ice burn). When you’re ready to eat these for dinner, thaw them out to room temp and bake as naan pizza recipe below states.
This naan pizza recipe suggests the flavorful option of adding leftover Indian dishes like butter chicken, chicken keema, or chicken tikka. All of these pair perfectly with Indian naan bread.
If your kids are new to Indian flavors, no worries! You can use a shredded rotisserie chicken in place of the Indian leftovers, along with whatever veggies you choose to top off your naan pizza.
Place a variety of toppings in bowls in front of your little ones, and let them build and customize pizzas of their own choice!
More naan pizza topping ideas
Sliced olives, bell peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes are just some that would work well for this fast meal, or keep it even more simple with just cheese.
Mix it up and use whatever leftovers you have: leftover kebabs, chicken Parmesan or even stir-fry. Whichever you choose, this meal is done in under 10 minutes and each family member will have exactly what they choose on their pizza. How’s that for a weeknight meal!
How to make a naan pizza
Here’s how to cook naan pizza at home.
Spread sauce on naan bread.
Add any toppings you desire, then top with cheese.
Bake for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F / 176 degrees C or until the cheese has melted.
That’s it! Making a pizza on naan bread is so simple!
How to serve naan flatbread pizza
You can serve these pizzas as a main course or as a snack. Using mini naan bread helps make the recipe more snack-friendly.
Serve these pizzas with carrot and celery sticks or any other seasonal veggie and fruit of choice. You may also try serving it with a diced salad of tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions.
If you added the Indian flavors to your pizza, try adding a bit of extra sauce or chutney on the side. Even some ranch on the side would be great for your kids, plus the ranch is a great way to cool down any spiciness from the Indian food.
Naan Pizza
Janan Sarwar
Coming together in less than 10 minutes, these easy naan pizzas can make a great lunch, dinner or snack for your busy family.
½cupleftover butter chicken, chicken keema or chicken tikkaoptional
Instructions
Preheat oven, toaster oven or air fryer to 350 degrees F / 176 degrees C.
Spread pizza sauce over naan. If using, add any desired toppings. Then, top with mozzarella cheese.
Bake the naan pizza for 5 minutes, or until the cheese begins to bubble and the crust begins to brown.
Notes
Try variations of the pizza, utilizing the butter chicken sauce instead of pizza sauce.
Ovens and toaster ovens may vary. Pay close attention to the naan pizza to avoid burning.
These naan pizzas are freezer-friendly! After adding cheese and toppings, place naan pizza flat in the freezer to freeze. When ready to eat, defrost to room temperature and bake as written above.
Serve this pizza with carrot sticks or vegetable of choice, or a small piece of fruit, such as a clementine or small apple.
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About Kids Eat in Color
Created by experts, Kids Eat in Color is the leading resource for families seeking evidence-based information and strategies on child nutrition and feeding.
Janan Sarwar is a recipe developer, publisher and pharmacist. As a mother of three daughters, she co-founded @GlobalTiffins, an Instagram account that captures helpful lunchbox ideas from around the world. She aspires to develop and publish global cookbooks to bring people together through food. She has experience with Fusion, Bengali, Pakistani and Middle Eastern cuisines and has recipe development expertise for gluten-free, keto, pork- and alcohol-free cooking. Janan is an advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and resides in Louisville, KY with her family.
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Looking for a quick, satisfying meal or snack for you and your little ones? Naan pizza is super speedy, simple and filling. It may just become your go-to for revamping leftovers of any kind!
Naan pizza recipe: a 10-minute dinner, lunch or snack
Quick meals and snacks are such a treasure for busy families. Let’s face it, whether you’re taking care of your kids, working or running errands, sometimes the last thing you want to think about is what food to prepare your family. Enter this naan pizza.
Need more help coming up with easy meal ideas? Read our guide to easy lunches for kids.
Instead of fresh dough or a standard pizza crust shell, you’ll make this pizza on naan bread, a soft, pillowy bread traditional in Indian cuisine. Making pizza on different kinds of crusts can be a great way to expose kids, especially picky eaters, to new cuisines, textures and flavors.
If you’re struggling with a picky child, read our tips for overcoming picky eating. You can also download our free picky eating guide for more strategies.
Naan bread pizza for families
This is the type of easy, family-friendly recipe that can be completely customized based on what your family likes, what you have in your fridge, and even what you had for dinner the night before!
Switch up the cheeses, make the naan pizza with or without pizza sauce, and add your toppings of choice.
If you like to meal prep, you can prep these pizzas before baking and freeze them (covering them well to prevent any ice burn). When you’re ready to eat these for dinner, thaw them out to room temp and bake as naan pizza recipe below states.
Get more tips for building a kid-friendly freezer stash.
Naan pizza ideas for kids
This naan pizza recipe suggests the flavorful option of adding leftover Indian dishes like butter chicken, chicken keema, or chicken tikka. All of these pair perfectly with Indian naan bread.
If your kids are new to Indian flavors, no worries! You can use a shredded rotisserie chicken in place of the Indian leftovers, along with whatever veggies you choose to top off your naan pizza.
Place a variety of toppings in bowls in front of your little ones, and let them build and customize pizzas of their own choice!
More naan pizza topping ideas
Sliced olives, bell peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes are just some that would work well for this fast meal, or keep it even more simple with just cheese.
Mix it up and use whatever leftovers you have: leftover kebabs, chicken Parmesan or even stir-fry. Whichever you choose, this meal is done in under 10 minutes and each family member will have exactly what they choose on their pizza. How’s that for a weeknight meal!
How to make a naan pizza
Here’s how to cook naan pizza at home.
That’s it! Making a pizza on naan bread is so simple!
How to serve naan flatbread pizza
You can serve these pizzas as a main course or as a snack. Using mini naan bread helps make the recipe more snack-friendly.
For more snack recipes, check out our guide to easy, healthy snacks for kids.
Serve these pizzas with carrot and celery sticks or any other seasonal veggie and fruit of choice. You may also try serving it with a diced salad of tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions.
If you added the Indian flavors to your pizza, try adding a bit of extra sauce or chutney on the side. Even some ranch on the side would be great for your kids, plus the ranch is a great way to cool down any spiciness from the Indian food.
Naan Pizza
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