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Naan Pizza with Butternut Squash and Pesto
5 from 15 votes

Naan Pizza with Butternut Squash and Pesto

Naan Pizza with Butternut Squash and Pesto layers roasted tender butternut squash, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, gouda, and Parmesan atop garlic naan bread spread with fresh basil pesto. The baking melds savory cheeses with sweet roasted squash and herbaceous pesto, creating a flavorful pizza with a crisp golden crust. Fresh basil finish adds brightness to each slice.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 595 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Fusion

Ingredients

Naan Pizza
  • ½ cup gouda cheese shredded
  • 1 diced tomatoes fire roasted, drained, 14.5 ounce can
  • ¼ cup pesto use recipe below
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 3 pieces Garlic Naan
  • 1-2 Tablespoons basil for garnish, fresh
Butternut Squash
  • 2 cups butternut squash ¼ - ½ inch cubes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
  • salt sea salt
Pesto
  • 1 cup basil fresh leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons pine nuts
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Spread chopped butternut squash on a baking dish. Toss with 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until squash is tender.
  3. While squash is roasting, make pesto by blending together basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan and olive oil until relatively smooth.
  4. Place 3 pieces of naan bread on a baking sheet. Sprinkle gouda over naan, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Top with roasted squash and diced tomatoes.  Using a teaspoon, drop pesto over naan pizzas. Sprinkle each with parmesan.
  5. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until edges of the naan are lightly browned and cheese has melted. Top with fresh basil and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1pizza Calories 595kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 24g (37%) Sodium 1494mg (62%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 595

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pizza
Calories 595kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 24g 37%
Sodium 1494mg 62%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.