Naan bread isn't just for eating with curry. Use this delicious Indian flatbread to make tacos, pizzas, paninis and more. Skip the store-bought stuff and learn how to make naan at home.
16 Ways to Use a Package of Naan Bread
Updated on Jan. 05, 2021
1/15
Ginger-Curry Chicken Tacos
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love tacos (who doesn't?), but I wanted to put my own unique twist on them by incorporating some Indian flavors. These ginger-curry versions hit the spot! —Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 335 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 768mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.
2/15
Meatball Flatbread
Total Time
22 min
Servings
4 flatbreads
From the Recipe Creator:
As amazing as this flatbread is, you would never guess how unbelievably easy it is to make. And hiding veggies in the sauce is a clever trick, especially if you have kids. For a crunchy crust, bake the naan in the oven until slightly crispy on top before adding the tomato sauce. —Kimberly Berg, North Street, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 flatbread: 228 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 835mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
3/15
Yankee Rancheros
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After my in-laws began affectionately referring to me as a Yankee, I decided I had to learn to make some Mexican dishes. These are super easy and make my Tex-Mex-loving family happy—even if they do come from a Northerner!. —Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 430 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 202mg cholesterol, 703mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 16g protein.
4/15
Moroccan Flatbreads
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves these tacos with Middle Eastern seasoning lots of vegetables. Ground turkey or beef may be substituted for the lamb. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 flatbread: 423 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 677mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.
5/15
Moroccan Pot Roast
Total Time
7 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband loves meat and I love veggies, so we're both happy with this spicy twist on beefy pot roast. With garbanzo beans, eggplant, honey and mint, it's like something you'd eat at a Marrakesh bazaar. —Catherine Dempsey, Clifton Park, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 435 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 38g protein.
6/15
Thai Peanut Naan Pizzas
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm a huge fan of Thai food, but don't always have the time to make it at home. To get my fix, I top fluffy naan bread with a ginger-peanut sauce, fresh veggies, a sprinkle of cilantro and a spicy squiggle of Sriracha. —Rachel Seis, Taste Recipes Senior Editor
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 pizza: 316 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 698mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
7/15
Tandoori Chicken Panini
Total Time
3 hours 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The tandoori-style spices in this chicken give it a bold flavor that’s so hard to resist. It tastes incredible tucked between pieces of naan, then grilled to make Indian-inspired panini. —Yasmin Arif, Manassas, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 sandwich: 351 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 830mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat.
8/15
Grilled Sausage-Basil Pizzas
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love basil recipes, and these easy little pizzas are a wonderful change of pace from the classic cookout menu. Let everybody go crazy with the toppings. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 pizza: 808 calories, 56g fat (19g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 1996mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein.
9/15
Lamb and White Bean Chili
Total Time
6 hours 40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created a fresh take on chili using lamb and Moroccan seasoning with a feta and almond garnish. It was so exciting and tasty to my husband and son, I made a second batch almost right away. If you like a spicier chili, add harissa paste or use medium salsa instead of mild. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 438 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 840mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 7g fiber), 28g protein.
10/15
Chicken Tacos
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A few people in my family have special dietary needs, but luckily, these chicken tacos work for all of us. I toss up a simple green salad and have a meal we can all enjoy together. —Christine Schenher, Exeter, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 354 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 474mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
11/15
Grilled Garlic Naan
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Indian food is my all-time favorite, and no meal is complete without some naan. I like to brush grilled or baked naan with lots of butter and garlic. I sometimes add a little chopped cilantro.—Jerry Gulley, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 flatbread: 134 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
12/15
Eggplant Flatbread Pizzas
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm now a professional chef, but I loved making this recipe for the family on Friday nights as a home cook. We like to shake pizza up with unique, fresh toppings. —Christine Wendland, Browns Mills, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 pizza: 340 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 996mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
13/15
Sheet-Pan Tandoori Chicken
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tandoori chicken recipe is easy for weeknights since it bakes in one pan, but it is also special enough for guests. The best part? There isn’t much to clean up when dinner is over! —Anwar Khan, Iriving, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 chicken thighs with 1 cup sweet potatoes and 4 tomatoes: 589 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 6g fiber), 52g protein.
14/15
Cheesy Summer Squash Flatbreads
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When you want a meatless meal with Mediterranean style, these flatbreads smothered with squash, hummus and mozzarella deliver the goods. —Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 topped flatbread: 332 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 737mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.
15/15
Saucy Indian-Style Chicken & Vegetables
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This Indian-style dish seems to develop a devoted following. Prepared sauce makes
it easy to bring the rich flavors of Indian cuisine to your family. Feel free to use more or less tikka masala sauce according to your personal taste. —Erica Polly, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 334 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 686mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch.
