Description
Homemade zucchini naan flatbread brings Mediterranean flavors to your kitchen with creamy lemon ricotta. Crisp edges and tender center make this recipe an irresistible companion for summer meals you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole grain naan flatbreads
- 2 medium (or 6 baby) zucchini squash, sliced (and halved if large)
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- zest of 1 small lemon
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Activate the broiler to its maximum intensity, positioning the rack in the top third of the oven for concentrated heat.
- Zucchini Sauté: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high flame, gently introducing zucchini slices to soften their texture while incorporating minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and herbs, cooking until the vegetables become tender and aromatic.
- Lemon Ricotta Creation: Whisk ricotta with bright lemon zest, seasoning with salt and pepper to craft a vibrant, creamy spread.
- Flatbread Assembly: Lay naan on a baking sheet, lightly brushing with olive oil, then layer with the sautéed zucchini mixture and delicately dollop the lemon-ricotta across the surface.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the prepared flatbreads.
- Broiling: Slide the assembled flatbreads under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, monitoring closely as the cheese melts and bread edges crisp to a golden-brown perfection.
- Serving: Remove from the oven, allow a brief moment to rest, then slice into wedges and serve immediately while piping hot and maximally flavorful.
Notes
- Broiler Placement Precision: Position the oven rack in the top third to guarantee even, intense heat distribution for perfect golden browning.
- Zucchini Sautéing Technique: Quickly cook zucchini to maintain a tender texture without releasing excess moisture, preventing soggy flatbreads.
- Flavor Layering Strategy: Build depth by sautéing garlic and herbs with zucchini before adding to flatbreads, intensifying the overall taste profile.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Watch carefully under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to achieve perfectly melted, slightly golden ricotta without burning the naan edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg