Melanzane-Style Naan Pizza with Basil Crème & Mozzarella
with eggplant, arugula & Romano pepper
"Melanzane" is the Italian word for eggplant; a staple in Southern Italian cuisine, the term is used in the names of many dishes to highlight the eggplant's primary role.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
½ piece
Eggplant
1 piece
Garlic
½ bulb(s)
Mozzarella
(Contains: Melk (inclusief lactose))
50 g
Passata
½ sachet(s)
Italian seasoning
1 piece
Naan
(Contains: Melk (inclusief lactose), Gluten, Tarwe)
20 g
Arugula
10 milliliters
Basil crème
1 piece
Tomato
½ piece
Romano pepper
½ sachet(s)
Sicilian-style herb mix
Not included in your delivery
½ tablespoon
Olive oil
1 teaspoon
White balsamic vinegar
¼ tablespoon
Extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon
Honey [or plant-based alternative]
to taste
Salt and pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Dice the eggplant. Cut the Romano pepper into strips.
- Crush or mince the garlic.
- Transfer the naan to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in the oven for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the vegetables with the garlic for 6 - 8 minutes.
- Add the Sicilian-style herbs and fry for 1 more minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Tear the mozzarella into rough pieces and allow to drain.
- In a bowl, combine the passata with the Italian seasoning.
- Spread 2 tbsp of the passata mixture onto each naan. Top with the vegetables and the mozzarella, then season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the naan pizza in the oven for 8 - 10 minutes.
- Cut the tomato into wedges.
- In a salad bowl, combine the white balsamic vinegar with the extra virgin olive oil and the honey.
- Add the arugula and tomato to the salad bowl and toss well to combine with the dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the naan pizza with the basil crème and serve with the salad alongside.
