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Mini Caprese Pizzas Recipe

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These Mini Caprese Pizzas are a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, transformed into bite-sized, easy-to-make pizzas. Using mini naan rounds as the base, topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, arugula, mozzarella, and finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, they are perfect as appetizers or light snacks.

Ingredients

Base

  • 6 mini naan rounds

Toppings

  • ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • 3-4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh arugula
  • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the mini pizzas.
  2. Prepare the toppings: Slice the cherry tomatoes thinly. Stack the fresh basil leaves, roll them tightly, and cut into thin slices for even distribution.
  3. Assemble the pizzas: Place the mini naan rounds on a baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over each naan base, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  4. Add tomatoes and basil: Distribute the sliced cherry tomatoes and basil evenly over each pizza, and season with black pepper to taste.
  5. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese has melted fully and the edges of the naan are golden and crispy.
  6. Add finishing touches: Remove the pizzas from the oven and immediately top each with fresh arugula and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for added flavor and freshness.
  7. Serve and enjoy: Serve warm as a delicious appetizer or snack.

Notes

  • You can substitute naan with mini pita bread or other flatbreads if preferred.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes before baking.
  • Use fresh mozzarella if desired, but shred it for easier melting.
  • These pizzas can be prepped ahead, assembled, and baked just before serving for convenience.
  • Balsamic glaze can be homemade by reducing balsamic vinegar with a bit of sugar until thickened.

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