Requiring just a few ingredients, this easy Margherita naan pizza recipe is ready in 20 minutes and offers a fresh twist on a classic recipe. No kneading, no floury mess. This recipe skips all the hard parts of making pizza to help you get dinner on the table quicker, without compromising all the cheesy goodness of ‘za.
Why Homemade Pizza Can Be A Healthy Meal
We eat homemade pizza once a week in our house, sometimes more. This might come as a surprise to some. After all, I am a dietitian and pizza isn’t exactly synonymous with healthy. But I would like to counter that.
When you make pizza at home you choose home much cheese goes on top, what kind of meat you use (if any) and the ratio of veggies to other ingredients. My pizzas aren’t grease bombs. They still have cheese but it’s a thin layer on top rather than the main ingredient.
I also skip the processed meats like pepperoni and salami. I’ve never been a fan and research suggests that they may be linked with some forms of cancer, particularly when consumed often and in large quantities. That’s not to say that you can’t have processed meats. It’s more about moderation.
Finally, when I make pizza at home there’s ALWAYS a veggie and it’s usually on a whole grain base. In this recipe, the veggies are tomatoes and arugula, but in others, it’s roasted red peppers, mushrooms, onions, artichoke, etc.
When I put it all together, the finished result is a homemade ‘za that covers all the food groups without ditching the cheesy deliciousness of a good slice.
Healthy Hummus-Margherita Naan Pizzas
This Margherita naan pizza recipe is a good example of my kinda pizza. It’s crispy, offers just the right amount of cheese, and checks off all the major components of a meal.
- Veggies: Arugula, tomato
- Whole-grain carbs: Whole wheat naan base
- Protein: Hummus + cheese
- Fat: Cheese
(Learn more about how to build a healthy meal with my meal building guide here). Crank-up the oven and try this easy, mouthwatering recipe!
Healthy White Margherita Naan Pizzas
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
Requiring just a few ingredients, this easy pizza recipe is ready in 20 minutes and offers a fresh twist on a classic recipe. No kneading, no floury mess. This recipe skips all the hard parts of making pizza to help you get dinner on the table quicker, without compromising all the cheesy goodness of ‘za.
Ingredients
- 2 whole wheat naan
- 6 tbsp hummus
- 1 large tomato (preferably heirloom)
- 3oz/86g fresh mozzarella
- 8 basil leaves
- 1–2 cups baby arugula
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450F/230C.
- Line a baking tray with aluminum foil, and place the naan on the tray.
- Spread the hummus over the naan.
- Cut the tomato into thin slices, and arrange over the hummus.
- Thinly slice the mozzarella, and scatter evenly over the naan.
- Season the pizzas with salt and pepper and slide the baking tray into the oven.
- Bake the pizzas for 15 minutes or until the cheese bubbles and the crust is crispy around the edges.
- Thinly slice the basil leaves, and sprinkle over the pizza.
- Cut the pizza into slices, and top each slice with leafy greens. Bon appetit!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
