Make-Ahead Antipasto

This Make-Ahead Antipasto is a comforting twist on the traditional cold plate, offering a warm, savory stew loaded with tender vegetables and flaked tuna. The dish combines crisp carrots and cauliflower with briny pickles, olives, and artichoke hearts, all simmered in a rich tomato and ketchup base. As it cooks, the flavors meld beautifully, creating a robust sauce that coats every bite. The addition of olive oil adds depth, while the tuna provides a satisfying protein boost. Perfect for meal prepping, this dish tastes even better the next day as the vegetables soften further. It serves as a wonderful light main course or a substantial side dish for family dinners. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, this recipe is a reliable favorite for busy weeknights or when you need a hearty, make-ahead meal that reheats effortlessly.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 105

Dietary: Vegan

Description

This Make-Ahead Antipasto is a comforting twist on the traditional cold plate, offering a warm, savory stew loaded with tender vegetables and flaked tuna. The dish combines crisp carrots and cauliflower with briny pickles, olives, and artichoke hearts, all simmered in a rich tomato and ketchup base. As it cooks, the flavors meld beautifully, creating a robust sauce that coats every bite. The addition of olive oil adds depth, while the tuna provides a satisfying protein boost. Perfect for meal prepping, this dish tastes even better the next day as the vegetables soften further. It serves as a wonderful light main course or a substantial side dish for family dinners. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, this recipe is a reliable favorite for busy weeknights or when you need a hearty, make-ahead meal that reheats effortlessly.

Ingredients

Chopped carrots
Cauliflower florets
Quartered mushrooms
Chopped sweet pickles
Chopped celery
Pitted black olives, sliced
Pimento stuffed green olives, sliced
Small white pickled onions
Chopped marinated artichoke hearts
Tomato sauce
Ketchup
Olive oil
Solid white tuna, drained
Chopped sweet green peppers

Directions

1
In a large saucepan, combine the chopped carrots, cauliflower florets, quartered mushrooms, chopped sweet pickles, chopped celery, sliced black olives, sliced green olives, pickled onions, chopped artichoke hearts, tomato sauce, ketchup, olive oil, and chopped sweet green peppers.
2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
3
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the carrots are tender-crisp. Stir occasionally during cooking.
4
Drain the solid white tuna and add it to the vegetable mixture in the saucepan.
5
Continue to simmer uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the tuna to break up into small flakes and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
6
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish or storage containers.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 105kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.5g4%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 9g
Protein 6g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: antipasto, tuna, vegetable stew, meal prep, make ahead, carrots, cauliflower, pickles, olives, artichokes, tomato sauce, simmered, hearty, comfort food, easy dinner, italian american, leftovers, potluck, warm salad

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/make-ahead-antipasto/