BLT Naan Flatbreads with Creamy Tomatillo Sauce

By Jamie Vespa

BLT naan flatbreads with creamy tomatillo-avocado sauce are the perfect way to celebrate the height of tomato season. Made in just 30 minutes, enjoy them as an easy weeknight dinner or weekend appetizer to serve a crowd.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups quartered fresh tomatillos (husks removed)
• 1/2 ripe medium avocado
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/2 fresh jalapeño (seeded)
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 Tbsp. avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
• 3/4 tsp. kosher salt (divided)
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 4 prepared naan breads
• 1 heaping cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese
• 4 slices cooked and cooled center cut bacon (torn into pieces)
• 2 cups tomatoes of choice (sliced heirloom or plum, or halved cherry tomatoes)
• 2 cups fresh baby arugula
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine tomatillos, avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, 1 Tbsp. of the oil, 1/2 tsp. of the salt, and black pepper in a blender; blend until smooth. Set aside.

2. 2

   Sprinkle remaining 1/4 tsp. salt over sliced tomatoes; set aside.

3. 3

   Heat a cast iron pan or grill-pan over medium high. Brush one side of each naan bread evenly with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, place naan bread oil-side down in pan; cook 2 minutes, until lightly toasted and char marks appear. Flip, and sprinkle each bread evenly with cheese, followed by one slice of torn bacon, and 1/2 cup tomatoes. Let cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until cheese melts. Transfer to a cutting board. Drizzle each flatbread with ~2 Tbsp. tomatillo sauce. Scatter 1/2 cup arugula over each flatbread. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.