Moringa Stuffed Garlic Bread
Ingredients
  • 1 baguette
  • 1/2Tbsp olive oil
  • 14ounces artichoke heartschopped and excess water removed
  • 2cups fresh Moringa leaveschopped; substitute 2 Tbsp dried Moringa leaves
  • 2/3 cup fresh basil leaveschopped and divided or substitute 2-3 Tbsp dried Basil
  • 8ounces cream cheesesoftened
  • 1.5cups mozzarella cheeseshredded
  • 4 green onionfinely chopped
  • 3Tbsp buttermelted
  • 4cloves garlicminced and divided
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepperoptional
  • 1/4tsp Italian seasoningoptional
  • parmesan cheesefreshly grated for topping
Instructions
  1. Divide baguette into 4 equal pieces. Use a long knife to cut and remove the center of each of the four pieces. Remove loose bread; leave some bread along the edges. Set to the side.
  2. Warm cream cheese and mozzarella on stove till combined.
  3. Fold in finely chopped green onions, 1 tsp of minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste, artichoke hearts, basil, and Moringa. Use immersion blender as desired for consistency.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 F
  5. Stuff the baguette quarters with Moringa, basil, artichoke cheese mixture.
  6. On cutting board, line up quarters appropriately to mimic original loaf. Slice into 1 inch think pieces.
  7. Combine melted butter and minced Garlic and seasoning. Brush or slowly drizzle over stuffed baguette, allow some to seep in between slices.
  8. Place in preheated oven for 15 minutes
  9. Remove from oven and top with grated parmesan and fresh basil/Moringa.
  10. Serve warm.