Description
Pumpkin Naan Pizza with Gruyere and Fresh Herbs is a quick, cozy flatbread-style pizza that features a savory pumpkin base, melty Gruyere cheese, and aromatic herbs—perfect for a fall-inspired meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces naan bread (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze (optional, for finishing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin purée with minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Place naan bread on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly over each piece of naan.
- Sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese over the pumpkin base.
- Top with chopped fresh rosemary or thyme.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the naan is golden and crisp at the edges.
- Optional: Top with grated Parmesan, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, or more fresh herbs after baking.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use garlic naan for extra flavor.
- Don’t use sweetened pumpkin pie filling—only plain pumpkin purée.
- Try adding caramelized onions or toasted nuts for more texture.
- Finish with arugula or baby spinach for freshness.
- Gruyere can be swapped with Fontina, goat cheese, or mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 naan pizza
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
