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Easy Zucchini & Corn Grilled Naan Pizza!

An easy pizza made with store-bought naan and seasonal summer veggies! The chicken is optional.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword grilling recipe, kid-friendly recipes, weeknight dinner
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 4 pizzas
Author Linda Spiker

Ingredients

  • 1/2 a small red onion peeled and sliced
  • 3 ears fresh corn shucked and corn shaved off the cob
  • 4 pieces store bought naan
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil give or take
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 -2 cups full fat ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken shredded (optional)
  • 1 med zucchini washed and very thinly sliced
  • 3 cups baby arugula
  • Lemon juice to taste
  • Sea salt/pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes to taste if desired

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven or grill  to 425 degrees. If using oven place rack in center position
  2. Prepare all ingredients so they are ready to go
  3. Heat a pan on med heat, add a little olive oil
  4. When oil is hot add onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally
  5. Add corn to pan and cook for 3-4 more minutes stirring occasionally
  6. While corn cooks, brush naan lightly with olive oil
  7. Sprinkle naan with freshly grated parmesan cheese
  8. Place ricotta by the spoonful onto naan, then add chicken (if using)
  9. Place sliced zucchini onto naan
  10. Then spoon corn and onions onto bread
  11. Sprinkle fairly generously with sea salt and black pepper
  12. Place pizza directly onto BBQ grill or oven rack, close lid/door and allow to cook for 6-8 minutes or until bread is golden, cheese is melted and zucchini edges are browned a little (helpful hint: If using the oven, place  a piece of foil in the bottom of oven to catch any dripping cheese or veggies that fall off)
  13. While pizza cooks, put arugula into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, toss
  14. Sprinkle greens with sea salt and pepper to taste, toss again
  15. When pizza is ready, remove from heat and sprinkle with red pepper flakes (if desired)
  16. Place as many greens onto pizza as you like and slice, eat and be happy!