Roasted Eggplant, Tomato and Pesto Mini Naan
A recipe for Roasted Eggplant, Tomato and Pesto Mini Naan. Eaten straight out of the oven or packed in a picnic, this mini naan recipe is simple to make!
A recipe for Roasted Eggplant, Tomato and Pesto Mini Naan. Eaten straight out of the oven or packed in a picnic, this mini naan recipe is simple to make! This post was made possible by Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads.
Aubergines. What an alluring word. I was slicing rounds of eggplant and asking my children if they knew what it was called in British English. We said it in our most sophisticated, highfaluting English accents — “aw-ber-jeen” then said “eggplant” in plain American English. Eggplant sounded like face plant. Right on the floor.
Ah well, eggplant may not sound as elegant, but it is an ingredient that I adore for its graceful curves and versatility. I love how it softens to suppleness when roasted in the oven, and how it soaks up bold flavors with a sponge. I decided that afternoon to make Roasted Eggplant, Tomato & Pesto Mini Naan.
Which reminds me, can we chat about naan? It has other names too, such as nan or khamiri, but we simply know it as Indian flatbread. Again, naan sounds so much more interesting than flatbread. We Americans take all the fun out of delicious words!
Last year, I had a wonderful time developing a recipe for Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads for their cross-country Stonefire Food Truck Tour. I still adore that Fig, Jalapeño Jam and Blue Cheese Pizza! This time, I made this roasted veggie mini naan recipe with Stonefire Mini Naan, which I love for their light, pillowy texture. They toast up in just minutes, making these bites very doable in 15 minutes or less. I love them straight out of the oven, but they’re just as wonderful at room temperature, so I’m already thinking ahead to those spring and summer picnics we have to look forward to – these will be perfectly packable!
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Roasted Eggplant, Tomato and Pesto Mini Naan
Ingredients
- 2 packages Stonefire Mini Naan Original
- 1 medium eggplant
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup pesto
- 1 large tomato sliced into 1/4” rounds
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the eggplant crosswise into 6 1/4 inch rounds. Brush on both sides with olive oil and arrange on the lined baking sheet in one layer. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for about 10 minutes, until the eggplant is just fork tender.
- While the eggplant is roasting, arrange 6 of Stonefire mini naan on a large baking sheet. Spread a layer of pesto on each naan. Place one roasted eggplant slice and one tomato slice on top of each naan. Season with a little more salt and pepper. Sprinkle with feta cheese and place it into the oven. Bake for 4 minutes, or until the tomato has wilted, the cheese has softened, and the naan is toasted. Remove from oven, sprinkle chopped parsley, and enjoy. It’s wonderful served immediately out of the oven or at room temperature.
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Wonderful! All pictures are giving right view which make me clear this recipe.
looks yummy…do you ‘salt/sweat’ the eggplant prior to roasting?
Hi Betsey, I did not salt or sweat the eggplant before roasting. However, if you have time, or if you feel that the eggplant you have may be bitter, it wouldn’t hurt to do so!
Wonderful! I love that you roasted the eggplant. This is a must try. Thank you!
I just love this meal. This is totally what summer is all about to me – easy, fresh, delicious, not overly heavy. It looks perfect, Liren!
I love naan, and these toppings look amazing! Thank you for sharing this
I love these flatbreads, Liren! Roasted veggies and pesto are my dream toppers :).