Lentils With Spiedini

Recipe Ingredients

1 oz	28g	Olive oil
1/2 oz	14g	Prosciutto - minced
1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Lentils - soak overnight
2 oz	56g	Carrot - minced
2 oz	56g	Celery - minced
2 oz	56g	Onion - minced
10 oz	284g	Chicken stock
1		Salt
1		Black pepper
8		Wooden skewers
1 1/2 lbs	681g / 24oz	Boneless skinless chicken breasts - cut in 1" cubes
2		Peppers - cut in 1" squares
1/2		Loaf italian bread - crust removed, cut in 1" cubes
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Italian sausage - cut in 1" pieces
		Additonal olive oil for brushing skewers

Recipe Instructions

STEP ONE: Prepare Lentils-- To prepare lentils, heat 1 ounce olive oil in sauce pot. Add prosciutto and cook over medium heat until slightly brown. Add drained lentils and stir to coat with olive oil. Add minced vegetables and lightly saute over medium heat about 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken stock and simmer on low heat until lentils are soft. Season. Set aside.

STEP TWO: Prepare Spiedini-- To prepare spiedini, skewer in following order: chicken, pepper, chicken, bread, sausage, bread, chicken, pepper, chicken. Lightly brush assembled skewers in olive oil. Grill over low fire until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve on bed of lentils.

Source:
Vince Tyler of Carlucci in Rosemont (Chicago), IL

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