Naan Pizzas with Broccoli Pesto and Arugula Salad

Health score
35%
Naan Pizzas with Broccoli Pesto and Arugula Salad
45 min.
4
771kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful twist on traditional pizza, our Naan Pizzas with Broccoli Pesto and Arugula Salad are sure to impress! This unique dish combines the classic flavors of Italian cuisine with a healthful twist, making it perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering. The deliciously chewy naan serves as the perfect canvas for a vibrant and creamy broccoli pesto, bringing in the goodness of fresh greens and nuts.

But that’s just the beginning! Each pizza is topped with savory Italian turkey sausage, roasted red peppers, and briny kalamata olives, creating a mouthwatering combination that's hard to resist. You'll also find a generous layer of manchego cheese, which melts beautifully in the oven, adding a rich, nutty flavor to your pizzas. Don't forget the arugula salad drizzled with a light white balsamic vinaigrette, which brings a refreshing crunch and balances the richness of the pizzas.

Not only is this meal easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, but it also serves four, making it ideal for a cozy family dinner or a fun night with friends. With a satisfying caloric count of 771 kcal per serving, you can indulge in this culinary delight without any guilt. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to experience a delicious fusion of flavors that’s as nutritious as it is delectable!

Ingredients

  • cups baby arugula packed
  • cups broccoli florets 
  • cups curly-leaf parsley coarsely chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.8 pound turkey sausage italian
  •  kalamata olives pitted quartered
  • 0.1 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.8 cup manchego cheese shaved with a vegetable peeler
  • 12 oz naan breads 
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 cup onion red
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • servings basil pesto 
  • 0.3 cup roasted peppers diced red
  • servings the salad 
  • 0.3 cup walnut pieces 
  • tablespoon balsamic vinegar white

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Start pesto: Toast nuts on a baking sheet in oven 4 to 5 minutes. Steam or simmer broccoli until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.
  3. Drain, cool in ice water, and pat dry.
  4. Pulse nuts, broccoli, parsley, garlic, and oil in a food processor until almost smooth.
  5. Add parmesan and salt; pulse to blend. Set aside.
  6. Combine onion, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl; set aside.
  7. Make pizza: Put naan on baking sheet; bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Brown sausage in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat, breaking into chunks, 8 to 10 minutes.
  8. Spread naan with pesto, then arrange sausage, peppers, olives, and a layer of manchego on top.
  9. Bake until cheese softens, 8 minutes.
  10. Add arugula and oil to vinegar mixture. Toss to coat; arrange over pizzas.

Nutrition Facts

Calories771kcal
Protein16.65%
Fat53.43%
Carbs29.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
63.75
Glycemic Load
1.98
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
32.4356522748%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.26mg
Apigenin
64.67mg
Luteolin
0.78mg
Isorhamnetin
1.43mg
Kaempferol
7.64mg
Myricetin
4.51mg
Quercetin
6.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:771.18kcal
38.56%
Fat:46.06g
70.87%
Saturated Fat:13.59g
84.91%
Carbohydrates:58.06g
19.35%
Net Carbohydrates:51.95g
18.89%
Sugar:8.92g
9.91%
Cholesterol:81.19mg
27.06%
Sodium:2258.24mg
98.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.29g
64.59%
Vitamin K:555.36µg
528.91%
Vitamin C:123.26mg
149.41%
Vitamin A:4177.6IU
83.55%
Iron:11.42mg
63.43%
Calcium:488.16mg
48.82%
Manganese:0.71mg
35.37%
Selenium:23.32µg
33.31%
Phosphorus:309.95mg
31%
Folate:120.99µg
30.25%
Vitamin B6:0.59mg
29.41%
Fiber:6.11g
24.44%
Vitamin B3:4.28mg
21.38%
Zinc:3.1mg
20.65%
Potassium:694.52mg
19.84%
Magnesium:77.32mg
19.33%
Copper:0.38mg
19.09%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.94%
Vitamin E:2.32mg
15.44%
Vitamin B5:1.27mg
12.66%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.4%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.5%
Source:My Recipes