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    Oil-free Cheesy Avocado Naan flatbread with Garlic Kale and Roasted Acorn. Vegan recipe

    Published: Apr 1, 2013 · Modified: Jan 24, 2018 by Richa 39 Comments

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    Naan! Naan flat bread is the bread of choice served at most restaurants, I think I now know why. We eat unleavened Roti/Chapati most days with Indian food. I do whip up a quick Naan every now and then. The usual Naan is made with refined flour, yogurt and butter. I have a popular Naan post with all you need to know about a vegan version using non dairy yogurt(soy, cashew or coconut milk yogurt), different ways to cook and so on. The post has different types of Naan bread – Plain Naan, garlic Naan, Naan stuffed with  Cauliflower, Kale and carrots, and Avocado Naan! The avocado Naan got lost in all the different varieties so it definitely needed a post dedicated to it. 

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    Oil-free Cheesy Avocado Naan flatbread with Garlic Kale and Roasted Acorn | Vegan Richa

    Yes, if you dont have non-dairy yogurt on hand. no fear. Use mashed avocado!
    This version is refined Oil-free. It also has some basil, nutritional yeast, chopped up chili and onion flakes. It is one addictive flatbread in itself.  You can make this without the spices and herbs too. See the original Naan post for plain avocado naan.

    Oil-free Avocado Naan

    I topped one (because I ate the other with vegan butter) with some roasted Acorn and garlicky Kale. The pictures are from a few weeks back, hence the roasted Acorn. you can use sweet potato or other roasted veggies. I roasted the Acorn squash whole. Washed it, made a few knife punctures and roasted at 330 degrees F until tender. Then cooled it, halved and removed the seeds, chopped and kept for later. 

    You can make smaller pita sized flatbread and load it with Falafels, veggies and tahini, serve it up with some hummus, or go the regular route and serve it with Indian curries.

     
    The Naan bread can be topped with pesto, stuffed with tofu and spinach sauteed in garam masala(Paneer Naan), or with a Samosa potato mixture(Aloo Naan), or coconut flakes, pistachios and sultanas(Peshawari Naan) And so much more.


    This Oil-free Avocado Naan does not need yogurt. Avocado adds the moisture and fat to keep this flat-bread moist for days. | VeganRicha.com #vegan #flatbread

    For a Glutenfree Naan bread see here.
    For other breads, flatbreads, sandwich loafs see here.


    In other news, lots more vegan cheese hitting the market.
    Check out Chef Tal Ronnen’s Interview with Alicia about his new line.
    Make your own Hot sauce!
    Steps:
    Proof the yeast in warm water and sugar until frothy.
    Add flours, onion flakes, salt, mashed avocado.

    This Oil-free Avocado Naan does not need yogurt. Avocado adds the moisture and fat to keep this flat-bread moist for days. | VeganRicha.com #vegan #flatbread

    Knead into a soft dough. 

    This Oil-free Avocado Naan does not need yogurt. Avocado adds the moisture and fat to keep this flat-bread moist for days.

    Let sit until doubled. Add chopped basil, chili, nutritional yeast, other additions if using.



    Knead fro a minute. 



    Divide into 2 and roll out. Press seeds on top.

    This Oil-free Avocado Naan does not need yogurt. Avocado adds the moisture and fat to keep this flat-bread moist for days. | VeganRicha.com #vegan #flatbread

    Spray water on the bottom and place on hot skillet. 

    This Oil-free Avocado Naan does not need yogurt. Avocado adds the moisture and fat to keep this flat-bread moist for days. | VeganRicha.com #vegan #flatbread

    Cover and cook for 1-1.5 minutes.

    This Oil-free Avocado Naan does not need yogurt. Avocado adds the moisture and fat to keep this flat-bread moist for days. | VeganRicha.com #vegan #flatbread

    Flip and cook for another minute. 
    Serve hot. 

    This Oil-free Avocado Naan does not need yogurt. Avocado adds the moisture and fat to keep this flat-bread moist for days. | VeganRicha.com #vegan #flatbread

    Or make a Naanizza(Pizza) with sauteed greens, roasted veggies and more. 




    Garlicky Kale

    Spicy Garlicky Kale:
    In a medium pan, heat a teaspoon of oil or a Tablespoon of vegetable broth, add 3-4 cloves of garlic and saute until garlic is golden.
    Add washed chopped Kale(2-3 cups), 1/4 teaspoon salt, piri piri or other chili powder to taste and mix well. Add a Tablespoon vegetable broth or water.
    Cover and cook until Kale is tender. 
    Serve topped with sesame seeds and piri piri or lemon juice.

    This Oil-free Avocado Naan does not need yogurt. Avocado adds the moisture and fat to keep this flat-bread moist for days. | VeganRicha.com #vegan #flatbread

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    Oil-free Cheesy Avocado Naan flatbread with Garlic Kale and Roasted Acorn. Vegan recipe

    This Oil-free Avocado Naan does not need yogurt. Avocado adds the moisture and fat to keep this flat-bread moist for days. Vegan soy-free Recipe
    Prep Time2 hours hrs
    Cook Time35 minutes mins
    Total Time2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 228kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup (62.5 ml) warm water
    • 1.5 teaspoons yeast
    • 1 teaspoon sugar or maple or bread flour if using stevia. Add equivalent stevia later with dry ingredients
    • 1/2 cup (62.5 g) bread flour
    • 1/4 cup (31.25 g) wheat flour
    • 1 teaspoon onion flakes
    • 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
    • 3 Tablespoons mashed avocado about half a regular sized Avocado

    Add later:

    • 1/4 cup (6 g) chopped basil
    • 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
    • 1 green chili finely chopped optional
    • Seeds for topping: Sesame, Til, Nigella(Kalonji) or Carom(Ajwain)

    Variations:

    • Add other chopped up greens spinach, baby kale or herbs(cilantro).
    • Add a Tablespoon or evoo or vegan butter.

    Instructions

    • In a bowl, add warm water, yeast and sugar and mix well.
    • Let sit 10 minutes or until frothy.
    • Add all the dry ingredients and avocado and mix.
    • Knead into a soft dough(3-4 minutes).
    • Spray water on top, cover with towel and let sit for 1.5 hours or until doubled. Use a bowl with enough space for the dough to double without touching the towel on top.
    • Add chopped basil, chopped green chili, nutritional yeast and 1-2 Tablespoons wheat flour and knead for a minute to combine well.
    • Divide dough into 2 parts (for 2 large 10 inch Naans or 3 parts for smaller) and roll into oval shape or shape with your hands by pressing it outwards. Use flour if needed. The hand shaped Naans puff up better.
    • Use any large pan/skillet which can withstand high heat. Heat it on medium high heat until hot.
    • Pat some nigella, sesame or carom seeds on top and spritz the bottom with a little water.
    • Place the naan with bottom on the pan.
    • Cover and let cook on medium high till it starts to puff.
    • Flip after 1-1.5 minutes, and cook for half a minute( for pita style)
    • If you like a charred Naan, then instead of flipping to cook the other side, hold the uncooked side of Naan over the flame with tongs for a few seconds to cook and char some spots.
    • Serve hot, topped with vegan butter or olive oil with any Indian curry, Daal lentil stews, vegetable Subzis, salad and pickle.

    Notes

    If you like a charred Naan, then instead of flipping to cook the other side, hold the uncooked side of Naan over the flame with tongs for a few seconds to cook and char some spots.
    Serve hot, topped with vegan butter or olive oil with any Indian curry, Daal lentil stews, vegetable Subzis, salad and pickle.
    For baking the Naan see the method in my original post here. 
    Nutritional values based on one serving

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Oil-free Cheesy Avocado Naan flatbread with Garlic Kale and Roasted Acorn. Vegan recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 228 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 446mg19%
    Potassium 277mg8%
    Carbohydrates 32g11%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 7g14%
    Vitamin A 365IU7%
    Vitamin C 5.6mg7%
    Calcium 29mg3%
    Iron 1.3mg7%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Vegan Avocado Naan - Indian Flatbread

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    1. Maneesha

      September 23, 2019 at 10:26 am

      Hi Richa! Can you use all purpose flour instead of bread flour?

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 23, 2019 at 10:49 am

        yes

        Reply
    2. SANDY

      February 25, 2017 at 11:40 pm

      THIS LOOKS WONDERFUL, THANK YOU. CAN I JUST CHECK THAT THE YEAST IS DRY YEAST, PLEASE?

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 26, 2017 at 11:44 am

        yes, dry active yeast

        Reply
    3. Maimoona

      December 05, 2015 at 3:52 am

      5 stars
      Hi Richa,

      I have recently decided to become a vegan, however I have been struggling, as it is hard to find recipes that would appeal to me. However your blog is inspirational, and I can’t wait to start on a vegan journey.

      Thanks again for sharing your recipes x….

      Reply
    4. suzi

      February 08, 2014 at 6:41 am

      the one thing missing from my folder… a vegan naan! and with avocado??? am i dreaming? thanks Richa! i tell you, your stuff is the best : )

      Reply
    5. Anonymous

      February 08, 2014 at 4:49 am

      Could this recipe work using a gluten free flour?

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 08, 2014 at 5:37 am

        see this one for gf naan https://www.veganricha.com/2012/01/glutenfree-naan-flat-bread-vegan.html

        Reply
    6. Sherry Chan

      October 28, 2013 at 3:43 am

      I didn’t have avocado on hand so I used canned pumpkin, it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe, can’t wait to try it with avocado now.
      -Sherry

      Reply
    7. wgfoodie

      April 08, 2013 at 2:39 pm

      Adding avocado sounds like a great idea! What a great way to impart layers of flavor. Definitely making a rendition of this soon. Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    8. Marlies Hager

      April 08, 2013 at 3:45 am

      just made these! yum yum! i will definitely be making them again 🙂

      Reply
    9. Bregje

      April 07, 2013 at 2:59 pm

      This avocado naan bread looks so good, and not even that hard to make. I will defenitely try to make it sometime!

      Reply
    10. Celine Bag

      April 07, 2013 at 5:48 am

      Naan is one of my absolute favorite breads – add to that a creamy avocado – yes, please!

      Reply
    11. vedgedout.com

      April 05, 2013 at 8:58 pm

      I remember seeing Kristy posting your avocado naan a while back and I thought I HAVE TO MAKE THAT! I didn’t have an avocado in the house so I promptly forgot. Best remedy that situation!

      Reply
    12. Kristy

      April 03, 2013 at 7:01 pm

      You know how much I love your avocado naan! I can’t wait to make it again as a base for a pizza! Yum!

      Reply
    13. Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes

      April 02, 2013 at 3:25 pm

      I love the idea of using mashed avocado in place of soygurt- brilliant! he color and seeds are awfully pretty too 🙂

      Reply
    14. anunrefinedvegan.com

      April 02, 2013 at 3:02 pm

      Naan is one of my absolute favorite breads – add to that a creamy avocado – yes, please!

      Reply
    15. Premalatha Aravindhan

      April 02, 2013 at 12:52 pm

      Healthy naan,luks so perfect and tempting…

      Reply
    16. Cadry's Kitchen

      April 02, 2013 at 12:41 pm

      Last year when I made your avocado naan, I finished it off on the outdoor grill. Now that it’s finally warm enough to grill, I need to do that again! Perhaps grilled pizza is in order!

      Reply
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    18. vegan miam

      April 02, 2013 at 5:34 am

      Oh my gosh you look gorgeous in the videos, Richa!!! I love naan flatbread and the garlic kale sounds so delicious! Thanks for making vegan Indian cuisine amazing!

      Guess what? I am nominating you for the Liebster Award because you are a fantastic vegan blogger and one of my favorite reads!

      https://veganmiam.com/awards/liebster-award-2013

      Warmly,

      ♡ rika, vegan miam
      http://www.veganmiam.com
      ★ i travel + i eat vegan blog ★

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 02, 2013 at 5:45 am

        Thank you so much Rika! Thats such an honor:) xx

        oh and that is one of the founders of India base in the video:).

        Reply
    19. Hannah

      April 02, 2013 at 2:38 am

      I miss naan so dearly! It seems like it would be a snap to veganize, but it’s impossible to find in stores or restaurants. I never, ever thought to use avocado to take out the yogurt though. That would make it even better than the original, if that’s even possible.

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 02, 2013 at 3:58 am

        Luckly we get Vegan Naans at a few restaurants in Seattle now.. so cool right! it is easy to veganize with a non dairy yogurt. works out perfectly. this avocado one works equally well too. it just looks green-ish 🙂

        Reply
    20. Caitlin

      April 02, 2013 at 12:03 am

      how delicious! i wish i had tried naan before going gf. it looks like it has the perfect texture. i love the idea of adding avocado to the base and then topping it like a pizza!

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 02, 2013 at 3:57 am

        The avocado adds the healthy fat and the extra creamy moisture like from the yogurt. You can try the glutenfree Naan that has been tried by quite a few people who swear by it:)

        Reply
      • Caitlin

        April 02, 2013 at 3:13 pm

        oh, i don’t remember that you made gf naan! do you have to steam it, because i don’t have a steamer..

        Reply
      • Richa

        April 02, 2013 at 11:05 pm

        oh yes, its the steamed one. 🙂 you can whip up a steamer if you have a small stand that fits in any deep pan with a lid..or even a overturned cake pan will do. place the naan with parchment on the overturned cake pan.

        Reply
    21. Joey

      April 01, 2013 at 9:37 pm

      Aw yes, that is calling to me! Avocados make anything better in my mind, but I’d never thought that naan could be improved with it too! I bet I could eat that just on its own!

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 02, 2013 at 3:55 am

        Yes you can.. its a soft delicious bread. i can eat any freshly baked bread as is:)

        Reply
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    24. dassana

      April 01, 2013 at 7:00 pm

      loved the pics of the naan. on my to do list. even hubbs liked it… however he says, it should be called pizza naan 🙂 looks fab.

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 01, 2013 at 7:06 pm

        Thanks Dassana! I need to make a proper pizza dough with the avocado in it!:)

        Reply

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