Ultimate Plant-Based Naan
Ultimate Plant-Based Naan bakes up soft and pillowy with gentle blistering and a tender crumb, thanks to non-dairy yogurt and a touch of coconut oil. It has a mild, slightly tangy flavor that pairs beautifully with rich curries, dals, and saucy dishes, or as a warm wrap for grilled veggies. Serve it fresh off the pan for dinner gatherings, weeknight meals, or as a shareable side.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultimate Plant-Based Naan, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir water and sugar together in a bowl until the sugar dissolves; sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit until it softens and forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
- 2
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- 3
Add 4 cups of the flour mixture, coconut oil, and yogurt to the yeast mixture and stir until well combined.
- 4
Add the remaining flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
- 5
Knead the dough until it is soft and elastic, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 6
Place the dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl, turn it to coat, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C) and heat a pizza stone.
- 8
On a floured surface, divide the dough into 8 pieces, roll it slightly, and place it on parchment paper.
- 9
Cover with a towel and let rise for 20 minutes.
- 10
Roll into 8-inch ovals, transfer to the preheated pizza stone, sprinkle with water, and brush with canola oil.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 390.2 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 10.63 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 59.47 g 22%
- Total Fat 10.58 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 6.79 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 26.95 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.3 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.63 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 28.47 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.83 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 10.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.34 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.22 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Ultimate Plant Based Naan is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Bread Flour. Each serving provides about 390.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultimate Plant-Based Naan made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Bread Flour, Canola Oil. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultimate Plant-Based Naan?
- About 30 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 390.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultimate Plant-Based Naan easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Ultimate Plant-Based Naan healthy?
- Ultimate Plant-Based Naan has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 390.2 calories and 10.63 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 6.79 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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