Greek Style Grilled Naan Pizza

These grilled pizzas use naan bread as a base, which makes them both easy to assemble and extra delicious! This recipe comes to us from our friends Stonefire Naan.

Serves 4

Food for Thought: Naan is a style of bread that comes from Southeast Asia and the Middle East. It’s a little bit like pita bread because it’s flat, but it’s cooked in a special type of oven called a tandoor, where it actually sticks to the side of the oven while cooking! These ovens are traditionally made out of clay and burn wood for heat. Naan is often served a side dish to dishes like curries and used to scoop up some of the flavorful sauce, but it’s also great for sandwiches and pizza.

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Ingredients:

• 2 pieces garlic naan (such as Stonefire Tandoori Naan, Garlic Variety)
• 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 16 Kalamata olives, pitted and cut in half
• 4 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped

Directions:

Adult: Preheat BBQ or grill to medium high heat.
Together: Combine oil and oregano together in a small bowl, brush mixture on both naan, bubbly side up (set naan aside).
Kid: Add basil, onions and tomatoes to remaining oil mixture in bowl and toss.
Kid: Cover and let tomato mixture stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Together: Top the naan with the tomato mixture, feta and mozzarella cheeses and olives.
Adult: Place on grill and cook for 5-7 minutes with the lid closed. Rotate the naan 2-3 times during cooking to get an evenly browned bottom. Cook until the cheese has slightly started to soften.
Adult: Remove from grill and serve.