Recipes for Naan

Safe ways to use naan past its expiration date

Naan Bruschetta

Naan Bruschetta

This recipe transforms expired naan into a tasty bruschetta appetizer, ensuring food safety by heating the ingredients thoroughly.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 expired naan bread
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the expired naan bread on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil leaves, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the naan bread, spreading it to the edges.
  5. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the tomatoes are slightly softened.
  6. Remove from the oven, allow to cool for a few minutes, and slice into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Serve the naan bruschetta warm and enjoy as an appetizer or snack!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Naan Pizza

Naan Pizza

This recipe repurposes expired naan to create delicious individual pizzas, ensuring food safety by thoroughly heating the ingredients.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
12 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 expired naan bread
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Assorted toppings (e.g., sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives, etc.)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the expired naan bread on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Spread a generous amount of pizza sauce evenly over each naan bread.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, covering the entire surface.
  5. Add your desired toppings, distributing them evenly across the naan bread.
  6. Drizzle olive oil over the toppings to enhance flavor.
  7. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven, allow to cool for a few minutes, and slice into individual servings.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Naan Bread Pudding

Naan Bread Pudding

This recipe uses slightly expired naan to create a sweet and indulgent bread pudding, repurposing the naan and reducing food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
45 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces of slightly expired naan
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Tear the naan into bite-sized pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
  3. In a saucepan, heat the milk until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
  5. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  6. Pour the mixture over the torn naan pieces in the baking dish. Press down gently to ensure all pieces are soaked.
  7. Sprinkle the raisins evenly over the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the bread pudding is set and golden brown on top.
  9. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Naan French Toast

Naan French Toast

This recipe transforms slightly expired naan into a delicious and unique breakfast dish, ensuring food safety by thoroughly cooking the ingredients.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 slightly expired naan
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Maple syrup for serving

Instructions

  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
  2. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
  3. Dip each naan into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
  4. Place the dipped naan into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  5. Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining naan, adding more butter if needed.
  6. Serve the Naan French Toast warm with maple syrup.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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