What we have learned from my what I ate last week posts is that I love using whole-wheat naan bread as a base for mini lunchtime pizzas, and that I love my fig jam. Fig jam is incredibly thick, rich, and sweet, and pairs really well with nuts, cheese, crackers, and fruit. I love pairing it with almond or walnut butter for a scrumptious PB&J. Below is a picture of the fig jam I love so much.
Naan bread is awesome because you can do so much with it. You can heat it up with just a splash of olive oil and pair it with your favorite salad, or use it as a base for a mini pizza like I did above.
I love to play around, and throw different toppings on the naan bread to see what I can create. It’s a bit like painting and very therapeutic. I threw this one together on a whim one day as I was craving some fig jam, and noticed that I didn’t have any bread in the house (which was very odd). I thought, “Why not throw it on the naan bread and heat it up?” Needless to say, I loved the end result of this creation, and if you like fig jam, you will as well.
fig and arugula pizza on naan bread:
- 1 slice of whole-wheat naan bread
- fig jam
- mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced or shredded
- arugula
- extra-virgin olive oil
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss together a handful of arugula with a splash of olive oil.
This is a super easy pizza to throw together for lunch or light dinner. Come to think of it, I could even see this being a great appetizer. All you need to do is cut the naan bread into smaller pieces. Did I mention that figs are good for you?
Sue/the view from great island May 31, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Oh gosh, every stage of that pizza looks amazing, especially that fig jam!
Em (Wine and Butter) May 31, 2012 at 5:12 pm
SO yummy!! Looks exactly like something you would get in a posh san fransiscan restaurant. And I love combining cheese and jam… had some pomegranete jam and cream cheese on sourdough for breakfast this AM.. heaven!
Jacquelyn Grandy May 31, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Yummy! I like the sound of your breakfast Em. Need a break from my cereal rut!
Sharyn Dimmick June 1, 2012 at 3:40 pm
I know this would taste great, Jackie: figs and arugula are perfect together. I might dress the arugula in lemon juice rather than adding more oil.
bakerfamily5 June 1, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Looks great! Someone gave me a jar of fig jam in a basket gift, now I can use it!
broxmarion August 13, 2012 at 9:37 am
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