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Vegetarian Eggplant Naan Pizza with Cilantro Jalapeno Pesto
Pair homemade cilantro jalapeno pesto with roasted eggplant and you have a vegetarian naan pizza that will blow your mind!
Prep Time
14 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 413 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
The pesto
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper
- 2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
The Pizza
- 1 medium eggplant cut into ⅓-inch slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pieces naan whole wheat or regular, store-bought or homemade
- ¼ teaspoon red chile flakes
- 2 ounces fresh mozzarella thinly sliced
Instructions
The Pesto:
- In the bowl of a food processor or a blender, combine cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pulse to roughly chop. With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil. Blend until smooth.
Cup of Yum
The Ppizza:
- Preheat the broiler. Set the rack 2 to 3 inches from the heat source.
- Lay the eggplant pieces on a baking sheet lined with foil. Brush both sides of eggplant with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place eggplant under the broiler and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Watch it carefully so it doesn't burn! Let cool on baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
- Lower the oven rack to the middle setting and turn the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the naan pieces on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Divide the pesto between the pieces of naan and spread evenly. Top with eggplant, overlapping the pieces slightly. Sprinkle with dried red chile flakes and top with mozzarella.
- Place the pizzas in the oven and cook until cheese is melted and naan are starting to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for about 5 minutes. Cut into strips and serve.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5Pizza
Calories
413kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
810mg
(34%)
Potassium
303mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
470IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5Pizza | |
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 810mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 303mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 470IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.