Basil Pesto and 3-Cheese Naan Pizza

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The garlic in the pesto might add a little kick, so use less, if necessary. A great appetizer or a main dish. Hope you guys give this a try!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 2 pizzas

Basil Pesto and 3-Cheese Naan Pizza

Ingredients

1 ½ cups packed fresh basil leaves

¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

or more as needed

¼ cup chopped walnuts

2 cloves garlic

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

divided

5 cremini mushrooms

sliced

½ tablespoon dried rosemary

1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

1 (8.8 ounce) package 2-pack naan bread

⅔ cup ricotta cheese

⅓ cup feta cheese

1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese

or to taste

Amazing 'Pizza' Pork Chops

Pizza

Directions

Step 1

Combine basil Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup olive oil walnuts garlic salt and pepper in a blender; blend pesto until desired consistency 5 to 8 minutes. Add 1 extra tablespoon olive oil at a time for a thinner pesto. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in mushrooms rosemary salt and pepper. Saute until mushrooms are tender about 5 minutes. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 naan and cook until crispy about 2 minutes per side. Spread naan with a generous amount of pesto and top with ricotta cheese feta cheese and sauteed mushrooms. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cook until cheese is melted. Repeat with second naan and remaining ingredients.

Nutritional Information

Basil Pesto and 3-Cheese Naan Pizza

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 519.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.7g 40%

Carbohydrates: 38.3g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 7.3g 29%

Sugars: 2.7g

Fat: 32.7g 50%

Saturated Fat: 8.9g 44%

Cholesterol: 42.3mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 1120.6IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 3.7mg 6%

Folate: 31.4mcg 8%

Calcium: 328.3mg 33%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 35.8mg 13%

Potassium: 155.3mg 4%

Sodium: 703.3mg 28%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 294

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.