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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Vegetarian Main Dishes

    Grilled Caprese Naan Pizza

    Published: Jun 21, 2015 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 5, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Grilled Caprese Naan PizzaWhen we were in Atlanta last week, we ate lunch at a restaurant a few blocks from our hotel called Naan Stop. I got a naanwich filled with chola (no, not that kind of chola) and a sweet apple-tamarind curry, which was messy, but delicious. Why are there not more naan restaurants?! There really should be.

    I'm kind of convinced that naan is the new pita. You can use them both in the same ways--tear them into pieces and use them for dipping, make sandwiches with them, and use them instead of a traditional pizza crust. But what makes naan better than pitas is that now you can buy tasty naan in your local grocery store. While you can buy pitas too, so often they're dry and tasteless. I am not a big fan of store-bought pitas, but I'm pretty crazy about naan.

    Grape TomatoesGrilled Caprese Naan Pizza
    I've used naan as a pizza crust before, but the difference in this naan pizza recipe is that this time, I grilled it first. You can do this on an outdoor grill if you have one, but I just used a cast iron grill pan--much easier! Grill both sides of the naan until it's warmed and has nice grill marks on it, then top it with grape tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and drizzle the whole thing with a balsamic reduction.

    This is the kind of meal I could eat all summer long. It's not fussy, it's simple to make, and it tastes delicious. Even if you like your caprese without tomatoes. (Yeah, that would be me.)

    This post was originally published on June 10, 2013

    Grilled Caprese Naan Pizza Recipe

    Grilled Caprese Naan Pizza

    An easy summer pizza made with a grilled naan crust, fresh mozzarella, and grape tomatoes. Although I used a grill pan, you can also grill your naan on an outdoor grill.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: Grilled Caprese Naan Pizza, vegetarian pizza recipe
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 407kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • ¼ c. balsamic vinegar
    • 2 naan
    • Olive oil mister or cooking spray
    • A handful or two of cherry or grape tomatoes halved (use heirloom if you can!)
    • A handful or two of small fresh mozzarella balls ciliegine
    • ¼ c. fresh basil ribbons
    • Salt + pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Heat balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until syrupy and reduced to about a tablespoon, 8-10 minutes.
    • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Spray both sides of one naan with olive oil and place it in the pan, pressing down on the top of it with a spatula to sear. Cook on each side until just beginning to char, about 2-3 minutes. Repeat with second naan.
    • Top each naan with tomatoes, cheese, and basil. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with balsamic reduction. Cut into wedges and serve.

    Notes

    If you can't find ciliegine at your grocery store, you can buy a bigger size and uses slices of it on the pizza instead.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 11gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 855mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1560IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 1mg
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    1. ann says

      March 21, 2018 at 8:26 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for all suggestions.

      Reply
    2. Julia Stearns @ Healthirony says

      February 27, 2019 at 1:42 pm

      3 stars
      How many calories does this grilled caprese Naan Pizza have?

      Reply
    3. WesternUS says

      September 22, 2019 at 11:10 pm

      When my garden is full of basil and cherry tomatoes, this is what I crave. It's delicious!

      Reply
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