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Artichoke and Basil Hero




List of Ingredients



• 1 cup fresh basil
  
• 1/3 cup olive oil or salad oil
  
• 2 T grated Parmesan cheese
  
• 1 T capers, drained
  
• 1 T white wine vinegar
  
• 2 tsp Dijon-style mustard
  
• 1 clove garlic, quartered
  
• 1 16-oz loaf unsliced French bread
  
• 1 14-oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  
• 4 oz sliced provolone cheese
  
• 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
  
• 2 cups torn fresh spinach
  






Instructions



1. In a blender container or food processor bowl combine the basil, oil, Parmesan cheese, capers, vinegar, mustard and garlic. Cover; blend or process till nearly smooth. Set aside.
   
2. Cut bread in half lengthwise. Hollow out each half, leaving a 1" shell. (Save bread crumbs for another use.)
   
3. Spread the basil mixture over each bread half. On the bottom half, layer artichoke hearts, provolone cheese, tomato, and spinach. Cover with bread top. Cut sandwich crosswise into 6 to 8 pieces.
   






Final Comments


Makes 6 to 8 servings.