Moroccan Naan Sliders with Peach Chutney and Pistachio Pesto

Everybody loves a good slider. Whether is juicy beef sliders or mini fried chicken sammys, everyone has a go to slider. On a whim, I decided to take the classic slider and re-make it with a twist! Hence my latest blog post. This dish is a perfect appetizer and is very easy to make. Enjoy!

Roasted Moroccan Naan Sliders with Peach Chutney and Pistachio Pesto

Moroccan Naan Sliders with Peach Chutney and Pistachio Pesto

Recipe makes 8 sliders, 4 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes * Cook Time:20 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Burger

• 1 lbs of ground beef ( I used 80/20 Traders Joe's Grass Fed Beef)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon cumin 
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Peach chutney

•  2 ripened peaches, diced
• 1/2 red onion
• 1/4 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 jalapeno, diced
• 1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar
• 1/8 cup of honey
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper to taste

For the Pistachio Pesto

• 1/2 cup of feta cheese
• 1/2 cup of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of roasted pistachios
• 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped cilantro

Packaged Naan

• This can be found at your local grocery store, I used Trader Joe's Garlic Naan, it can be found in the frozen isle

Instructions:

For Peach Chutney

• Heat up a pan over medium heat, add olive oil
• Add red onions, red peppers and peaches, saute for about 5-7 minutes until caramelized
• Add jalapenos, cook for additional 2 minutes
• Add apple cider vinegar and honey, cook until mixture is reduced
• Add salt and pepper to taste 
• Note: the chutney should taste primarily sweet
• Set mixture aside once cooked, let mixture cool

For the Pistachio Pesto

• Add all ingredients into food processor, and blend until pesto consistency
• Set aside

For Burger

• Combine all spices and cilantro into ground beef
• Divide patties into 8 and from into patty sliders
• Heat pan at medium high
• Cook burgers to your liking, I personally like mine medium well, so I cooked them for about 4 minutes on each side

Assemble the burger into little slider, and enjoy!!