Great antipasto

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsCarrots; chopped
1cupGreen pepper; chopped
1cupCauliflower; florets, cut i
1cupMushrooms; quartered
½cupCelery; chopped
2Tomatoes; chopped and seede
1cupBlack olives; sliced
½cupOnions; small, pickled, cho
½cupArtichoke hearts; jar of ma
1cupTomato sauce; or 8 oz can
¾cupKetchup
3tablespoonsOil; olive

Directions

In large saucepan, bring carrots, peppers, cauliflower, mushrooms, pickles, celery, black olives, onions, artichoke hearts, tomato sauce, ketchup and olive oil to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered 20 to 30 minutes till carrots are tender crisp, stirring occasionally.

Drain tuna, add to vegetable mixture, and simmer for 5 minutes longer, letting tuna break up into smaller pieces. Transfer to serving containers. Keeps 1 week in fridge, up to 3 months in freezer. Best made in late summer with locally grown vegetables.

Wonderful on toasted french bread or as a spread on crackers.

Source: Canadian Living Magazine posted by Anne MacLellan