Spinach Naan

Looking for a quick, nutritious bread to serve with curry night? This easy spinach naan recipe comes together in under 10 minutes and is perfect for busy families.

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This spinach naan is a quick, soft, and healthy flatbread made with fresh spinach, yogurt, and simple pantry ingredients. It’s ready in under 10 minutes and perfect for serving with curries, dips, or as a nutritious snack for the whole family.

My toddler absolutely loves bread — any kind of bread. So I made it my mission to sneak a few extra nutrients into the ones he munches on! By blending fresh spinach right into the dough, this naan gets a gentle boost of greens while staying soft, fluffy, and delicious.

Made with simple ingredients like flour, soy yogurt, and fresh spinach, this homemade naan is cooked in a pan and ready in minutes. It’s perfect for dipping into curries, scooping up dal, or serving alongside your favourite family meals. Or just like my toddler loves it – bite sized pieces on the go. I don’t know a lot about toddlers yet as he is my first and we don’t have a lot of friends with children, but do all of them love bread that much? Mine is obsessed with it! I am serious, there was a while, when we had to hide bread on the table, as when he spotted it, he would refuse to eat anything else and demand the bread. No that’s how I was coming up with creating healthy bread, so we wouldn’t have to hide it anymore and eat bread in secret. I am curious about your toddlers obsession, let me know in the comments if they are also bread addicts, or if there is any other phase I should be worrying about.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Hidden greens for picky eaters – Fresh spinach is blended right into the dough, making this naan a delicious way to add extra nutrients without anyone noticing. Perfect for your little one 🙂
• Soft, fluffy and easy to tear – The naan stays wonderfully soft, making it ideal for little hands to grab, dip, and enjoy. I used this recipe right at the beginning of our BLW Journey without choking fear!
• Simple ingredients you probably already have  – No complicated steps or hard-to-find ingredients. Just pantry staples and a handful of spinach.
• Quick stovetop recipe – No oven required! These spinach naan cook in just a few minutes in a hot pan.
• Perfect for family meals – Serve them alongside curries, soups, hummus, or use them as wraps for easy lunches.
• Great for meal prep – Make a batch ahead of time and freeze them for quick toddler lunches or busy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Spinach

Fresh spinach is blended into the dough, adding natural color and a boost of nutrients like iron and vitamins. It’s a great way to sneak greens into meals for kids.

Flour

All-purpose flour creates soft and fluffy naan. You can also substitute part of it with whole wheat flour for a slightly nuttier flavor and extra fiber.

Yogurt

Yogurt makes the dough tender and adds a slight tang that gives naan its classic flavor.

Self-raising flour

Self-rising flour already contains a leavening agent and salt, which helps the naan become soft and fluffy without needing yeast or baking powder.

Olive Oil

A little oil keeps the dough soft and prevents the naan from drying out.

Salt

Just enough salt enhances the flavor of the bread.

Water or Milk

Used to bring the dough together and create a soft, workable texture.

What is spinach naan?

Spinach naan is a soft, pan-cooked flatbread made by blending fresh spinach into the dough. It’s a healthier twist on traditional naan, adding extra nutrients while keeping the texture light, fluffy, and easy to tear.

How to make spinach naan

Making spinach naan at home is simple and comes together in just a few easy steps:

1. Blend the spinach

Blend the fresh baby spinach, yogurt, and salt in a high-speed blender until smooth and creamy.

2. Make the dough

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and combine it with the self-rising flour. Knead until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Add a little extra flour if needed.

3. Shape the spinach naan

Divide the dough into 2 portions and shape them into flat rounds. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil.

4. Cook the spinach naan

Heat a pan over medium heat and cook each spinach naan for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

5. Serve

These spinach naan are perfect served with curries, hummus, as a quick toddler-friendly snack or with my Harissa Roasted Bellpepper Hummus.

Variations

You can easily adapt this spinach naan recipe depending on your preferences:

• Make it whole wheat by replacing part of the flour
• Add garlic to create a garlic spinach naan
• Add fresh herbs like coriander for extra flavour
• Make mini spinach naan for toddlers or lunchboxes

Tips for your little ones!

Cut into small pieces
Cut the spinach naan into small strips or squares so they’re easier to hold and chew.

Serve with dips
My little one loves dipping! I highly recommend serving the naan with dips like hummus, yogurt sauce, mashed avocado, or a delicious curry. It will be messy – but your toddler will love it. And aren’t they cute with all that sauce in their little faces?

Make mini spinach naans
Divide the dough into smaller portions and cook mini naan. Smaller sizes are perfect for little hands and reduce food waste.

Adjust the salt
Leave the salt out for your baby under 12 months and any age after that, add a small amount

Add extra veggies
You can blend other mild vegetables with the spinach, like zucchini or peas, to add even more nutrients.

Great for lunchboxes
These naan stay soft and are perfect for toddler lunchboxes. Pair them with hummus, cucumber slices, and fruit for a balanced meal.

Freeze for busy days
Make a double batch and freeze extra spinach naan. Simply reheat in a pan, air fryer or toaster for a quick toddler meal.

Use as a wrap
Fill the spinach naan with mashed beans, avocado, tofu scramble, or soft roasted vegetables for an easy toddler-friendly wrap.

Storage

Refrigerator
Store leftover spinach naan in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them briefly in a pan, air fryer or toaster to bring back their softness.

Freezer
These naan freeze very well. Let them cool completely, then stack them with parchment paper between each piece and place them in a freezer-safe bag. They will keep for up to 2 months.

Reheating
To reheat, warm the naan in a dry pan for about 30–60 seconds per side, or toast lightly. You can also microwave them for about 20 seconds to make them soft again.

If you enjoyed this spinach naan, you might also like my vegan breakfast burrito or explore more plant-based recipes for easy, family-friendly meals.