I’m pretty excited that I just made this wonderfulness for lunch. I’m calling it End of Summer Pizza because my whole goal was to come up with a great way to use the last of my basil and that’s what I did. End of Summer Pizza is easy to make and healthier than ordering delivery pizza because a) it’s loaded with veggies, and b) I don’t have a bunch of leftovers calling to me and driving me crazy until I eat every last bite. Know what I mean?
The crust is Naan, an Indian flat-bread purchased from the grocery store. Yes, I could have made it, but I’m trying to keep it simple while still eating well. Plus, I don’t make crust.
Ingredients
- Naan
- Olive oil
- Parmesan Regianno
- Green onions, chopped
- 4-5 cherry tomatoes, sliced thinly
- 2 Tablespoons chopped red pepper
- Basil, chopped
- Shredded cheese (I used 6-blend Italian)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Brush Naan with olive oil.
- Grate parmesan over Naan.
- Layer chopped green onions, thinly sliced tomatoes, chopped red pepper, and basil (in that order).
- Sprinkle with grated 6-cheese Italian blend, or cheese of choice.
- Add more grated parmesan. Please, use the real thing not the stuff in the can.
- Top with a slice of red bell pepper for additional flavor and crunch. Add salt and pepper.
- Bake 5-7 minutes until cheese has melted.
A couple of things… I think goat cheese would have been a great addition, but I didn’t have any. Really, add whatever you like—shredded chicken, black olives, purple onions, etc. You could also add pesto sauce or tomato sauce instead of olive oil.
Grace Grits and Gardening
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[tweetthis]End of Summer pizza made with flatbread and the last of my basil. #vegetarian #Naan #simpledinner[/tweetthis]
Musical Pairing:
This has nothing whatsoever to do with my pizza, other than I love this performance, Barrett Baber lives in Fayetteville, and I was walking in Memphis last week.
Barrett Baber & Dustin Christensen, Walking in Memphis
