Spiralized Yellow Squash-Ricotta Naan

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This tasty dish can be made with yellow squash or crookneck squash. The squash is spiralized and baked on a naan flatbread with a lemony-cheesy base for a new taste sensation. Style up a brunch, serve for lunch, or even cut into small pieces and serve as an appetizer.

Submitted by lutzflcat
Published on September 6, 2019
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
1 flatbread
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Ingredients

  • 1 small yellow squash, sliced

  • ¼ red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • ⅓ cup ricotta cheese

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 naan bread

  • ¼ cup shredded Gruyere cheese

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste (Optional)

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste

  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Cut squash into spirals using a spiralizer (fitted with the large shredding blade).

  3. Combine squash, bell pepper, onion, and olive oil in a medium bowl; toss. Set aside.

  4. Stir ricotta cheese and lemon zest together in a small bowl. Spread mixture evenly over naan, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle Gruyere cheese over ricotta mixture. Add squash mixture, spreading evenly on naan. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking sheet.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until bottom is crisp and edges are golden brown, about 12 minutes. Garnish with bail and serve with lemon wedges.

Cook's Note:

Use a 9x7-inch naan flatbread.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

155 Calories
6g Fat
18g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 155
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 184mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 135mg 10%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 163mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.