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Flatbread naan made into pizza and sliced

Vegetable Pesto Flatbread Pizza

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Summer vegetables like fresh corn, red onion, sweet peppers and cherry tomatoes along with delicious pesto top this naan flatbread pizza.
Course Dinner Ideas
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 334
Author Janette

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 1 cup (128 grams) all-purpose/plain flour
  • teaspoon baking powder
  • teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup (32 grams) plain yogurt room temperature
  • ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¼ to ⅓ cup (59 to 78 ml) water

For the toppings:

  • Basil or pistachio pesto
  • Fresh mozzarella cheese room temperature melts easier
  • Cherry tomatoes sliced
  • Small sweet peppers or 1 bell pepper sliced
  • ½ red onion thinly slices
  • 1 corn cobb
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 500°F/260°C.
    If using store bought naan, skip this step: To a mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, mix. Add the yogurt, sugar and oil. Start mixing with a fork and add a little water and mix until the dough forms a ball. Use as much water as you need to, but you don't want it sticky. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until the dough is soft and stretchy. Rub the inside of the mixing bowl with a little oil. Place the dough in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a towel. Place in the oven or microwave (without turning it on) or a warm space for 30 minutes until the dough has increased in size.
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Take 1 piece (cover the rest) and roll out until thin. Transfer to the hot pan and cook until the under-side starts to lightly brown and top bubbles. Turn and repeat. remove and set aside. Repeat with the other 3 pieces.
    Stand the corn cobb on its end and use a sharp knife to cut off the corn, starting half way down the cobb (this way they won’t fly all over), turn and repeat. Add to a hot frying pan and toss until lightly charred, remove and set aside.
  • Lay the naan pieces onto a large baking sheet. Brush the edges with olive oil. Spread an even layer of pesto over the dough pieces, leaving a little border. Evenly spread pieces of mozzarella, tomatoes, pepper slices, onion slices. Sprinkle with corn kernels.
    Place in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden on the edges and the cheese is melted. Top with fresh basil and drizzle with olive oil before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 318mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g