Italian-American · dinner
Pepperoni Naan Pizzas with Salad
A 20-minute, kid-built pizza night that breaks up the week's rice and taco dinners with no new pantry basics.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- Est. cost
- $16
Ingredients
For 4 servings
Bakery
- naan4 piece
Cans & jars
- marinara sauce1 jar
Dairy & eggs
- shredded mozzarella8 oz
Meat & poultry
- pepperoni3 oz
Produce
- bell pepper1 piece
- salad kit1 package
Pantry & grains
- olive oil1 tbsp
Spices
- Italian seasoning1 tsp
Method
- 1
Heat oven to 450°F with racks in the upper and lower thirds. Dice the bell pepper into small pieces.
- 2
Place naan on two sheet pans and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake 2 minutes until just firm.
- 3
Spread about 3 tablespoons marinara over each naan, leaving a thin border. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Italian seasoning.
- 4
Let kids add pepperoni and bell pepper. Keep a few plain cheese for picky eaters.
- 5
Bake 8-10 minutes, swapping pans halfway, until cheese is bubbling and edges are golden brown.
- 6
While the pizzas bake, toss the salad kit with its dressing. Slice pizzas and serve with the salad.
Kitchen note
Set out toppings in bowls and let kids build their own pizza; cooked leftovers reheat well in a toaster oven.Approximate per serving: 560 calories, 24g protein. These are estimates, not lab-tested nutrition facts.
Cost is an estimate at typical US supermarket prices; staples like oil, salt and spices are counted at a few cents.
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