Recipe: Pesto Mushroom Naan Pizza

Turn everyday naan into a delightful fusion pizza. Herby pesto, sautéed mushrooms and gooey cheese come together on a soft naan base for a quick festive appetiser or party meal.

Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 ready-made naan breads
• 200 g button mushrooms, sliced
• 4 tbsp ready-made basil pesto
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

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Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. Heat olive oil or butter in a pan. Add the mushrooms and sauté until their moisture evaporates and they turn golden.
3. Season with pepper and a little salt.
4. Place the naan breads on a baking tray. Spread pesto over each naan.
5. Top with sautéed mushrooms, sliced onion and mozzarella.
6. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the naan edges turn crisp.
7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve warm.

Quick tip: Sauté the mushrooms before topping the naan. This prevents excess moisture from making the base soggy.

Serving tip: Cut each naan pizza into small wedges for easy sharing. Add chilli flakes for guests who enjoy a little heat.