Low‑Calorie High‑Protein Naan
- 25 min
- Serves 24
- 4 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. Ultra‑thin naan breads packed with protein from low‑fat cottage cheese and a subtle garlic flavor. They stay light and fluffy even after pan‑cooking, making them perfect for meal‑prep or a quick side.
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Method
Measure out 550 g of self‑rising flour into a large mixing bowl.
Add 2 tbsp of salt and 3 tbsp of garlic paste to the flour and whisk to combine evenly.
Pour the 620 g of blended low‑fat cottage cheese into the dry mixture.
Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms; it should pull away from the sides of the bowl.
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rest for 5 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate.
Divide the rested dough into 24 equal portions (about 30 g each) and roll each piece on a lightly floured surface into a thin circle 3.5–4 inches in diameter.
Preheat a non‑stick skillet over medium heat (about 350°F/350°F).
Place one rolled naan in the hot skillet; cook for 1–2 minutes until the underside shows light brown spots and the bread begins to puff.
Flip the naan and cook the other side for another 1–2 minutes, then remove and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining pieces, adjusting the heat as needed to avoid burning.
Stack the cooked naans on a plate and cover loosely with foil to retain softness.
Serve the naan warm, or let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Tips while you cook
- Rest the dough
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 5 minutes before shaping.
- Roll thin circles
- Divide the dough into 24 portions and roll each to a 3.5–4 inch diameter for quick cooking.
- Cover cooked naans
- Stack the cooked breads on a plate and loosely cover with foil.
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Naan, 5 ways
Five creators posted their own.
- Noah Perlo25 min4 ingr.Only this one uses self-rising flour and blended cottage cheese
- Jennifer Pallian, BSc RD40 min10 ingr.Only this one uses all-purpose flour, instant yeast and baking soda
- Banglar Rannaghor25 min7 ingr.Only this one uses yeast, sugar and lukewarm water
- Emily's Cooking10 min3 ingr.Only this one uses mini naan and mango chutney
- Panacea Palm20 min8 ingr.Only this one uses self-raising flour and parsley
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