About the Recipe
Ingredients
Sesame seeded baguette bread loaf, sliced into ¼ inch thick diagonal slices 32 slices
Olive oil 2/3 cup
Warm pastrami, thinly shaved 24 oz
Artichoke Mascarpone Hummus, See Recipe Below 2 cups
Muffaletta Olive Herb Salad 2 cups
Crave Brothers Fresh Mozzarella cheese, sliced 16 oz
Micro Greens, to garnish plates 2 cups
Artichoke Mascarpone Hummus
Roasted garlic, chopped fine 4 teaspoons
Artichoke hearts, canned, drained and chopped 2 cups
Almonds, sliced and toasted 1/2 cup
Tahini paste 1 cup
Dry mustard 2 teaspoons
Kosher salt 1 teaspoon
Black pepper, ground 1 teaspoon
Crave Brothers Mascarpone Cheese, softened at room temperature 2 cups
Fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup
Lemon zest, finely grated 2 teaspoons
Fresh parsley, chopped 4 teaspoons
Fresh thyme, chopped 4 teaspoons
Artichoke hearts, sliced 2 cups
Carrots, finely dice 1cup
Celery hearts, finely diced 1 cup
Green olives, finely chopped 1 cup
Kalamata olives, finely chopped 1 cup
Roasted red peppers, finely chopped 1 cup
Pepperoncini peppers, stemmed, finely diced 1 cup
Capers, rinsed 1/2 cup
Olive oil 1/2 cup
Sherry vinegar 1/4 cup
Fresh oregano leaves 2 Tablespoons
Fresh basil, thinly sliced 2 Tablespoons
White anchovy filets, chopped 4 each
Preparation
1. Generously spray a baking pan with nonstick vegetable cooking oil; arrange the baguette bread slices onto the pan in a single layer. Using a pastry brush lightly brush both sides of each baguette bread with olive oil. On one side of each baguette bread spread a generous amount of the Artichoke Mascarpone Hummus using an offset spatula. Place the baguettes into a 350 degree oven and bake for 6-8 minutes or until the bread is golden and the Artichoke Mascarpone Hummus is lightly browned.
2. To Serve:
1. Arrange a small quantity of the Muffaletta Olive Herb Salad onto each baguette bread slice.
2. Decoratively place the thinly shaved warm slices of pastrami onto each baguette bread slice. Lightly arrange a small amount of Muffaletta Olive Herb Salad over and in between the slices of pastrami. Finish the baguettes by placing thin slices of fresh Buffalo mozzarella cheese in between the slices of pastrami
3. Attractively arrange the baguettes onto 4 decorative serving platters; garnishing each platter with a small quantity of micro herbs. Serve immediately enjoy!
For Hummus:
1. Place all ingredients into a food processor and puree until smooth.
For Muffaletta Salad:
Combine all ingredients, cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Gently stir prior to serving.