Four-Cheese Broccoli Pizza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
807 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Four-Cheese Broccoli Pizza
Description
Four-Cheese Broccoli Pizza features naan bread brushed with a garlic-herb butter spread that is baked until lightly golden and fluffy. Bright green broccoli, chopped finely and steamed or blanched until tender, is mixed with a blend of grated cheddar, gouda, and parmesan cheeses. This mixture is spread over the garlic naan and topped with crumbled feta cheese. A final bake melds the cheeses into a bubbly, golden topping that crisps around the edges.
The flavor combines the pungent sharpness of multiple cheeses and the mild vegetal sweetness of the broccoli, balanced by the savory garlic butter base. The texture contrasts the crispness of the naan with the creamy, melted cheeses and tender broccoli bits.
This pizza is suitable as a main or a hearty snack, pairing well with simple sides or salads. The use of naan makes it a quick, accessible alternative to traditional pizza dough preparations, while the cheese blend offers richness and flavor complexity.
The broccoli can be steamed traditionally or with boiling water poured over it to save time. Use freshly minced garlic for the butter spread to maximize aroma. Adjust cheese quantities to taste if preferred.
Ingredients
- 2 Naan flatbread
- 2 TBSP butter melted or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ tsp parsley dried
- ¼ tsp basil dried
- 2 cups broccoli chopped florets
- 1-1.5 cups cheddar cheese 1+1/2 cups cheese total, grated
- 1-1.5 cups gouda cheese
- 1-1.5 cups Parmesan Cheese
- 2-3 TBSP feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350 F.
- Melt butter with fresh minced garlic, parsley and basil and spread onto the naan. Bake for around 8-10 minutes straight on the rack until lightly golden with a fluffy center.
- Chop the florets from the raw broccoli until it looks more like confetti and less like baby trees. I suppose you should also pretend that's technical cooking terminology. Either blanch or steam the florets until bright green and tender. As a shortcut, I filled a bowl with the florets, poured boiling water from my Keurig over the broccoli and then waited a few minutes before draining with a mesh strainer. You haven't really lived until you've cooked broccoli with a coffee pot.
- After draining the water from the florets, return to the bowl and add cheddar, Gouda and Parmesan cheeses.
- Spread on the garlicky baked naan and top with crumbled feta. Return to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy and melty perfection is reached. Slice and serve!
Notes
- Nutrition facts are estimated and should be adjusted based on specific ingredient brands and amounts.
- Steaming broccoli until just tender keeps its bright green color and pleasant texture.
- Fresh garlic in the butter blend will enhance the flavor over dried alternatives.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 807 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 807kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1419mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1205IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 618mg | 62% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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