I lived in HI and cooked the leaves, was told the local Filipinos cooked them, another name I can’t remember was used for that tree.
They are among the most bitter substances on the planet. I could not eat them. If anyone else has eaten them, chime in. Maybe they are not always the essence of bitter?
I’ve heard the taste of Moringa described as being peppery like arugula. You could juice the young Moringa leaves with sweet fruit to balance the taste. Or use as you use parsley to garnish foods. The very young pods are eaten like string beans.
The tree would be a pretty good replacement for meat and vegetables during a shutdown. It’s a complete protein.
Supposedly the seeds can also be used to purify water or sanitize hands!
All in all, it might be great for prepping for someone who doesn’t have the space or time to manage a victory garden.