Lentils With Spiedini

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	8

Ingredients:

1	ounce	olive oil
1/2	ounce	prosciutto -- minced
1/2	pound	lentils -- soak overnight
2	ounces	carrot -- minced
2	ounces	celery -- minced
2	ounces	onion -- minced
10	ounces	chicken stock
1	dash	salt
1	dash	black pepper
8	skewers	wooden skewers
1 1/2	pounds	boneless skinless chicken breasts -- cut in 1 inch cubes
2	medium	peppers -- cut in 1 inch squares
1/2	loaf	loaf Italian bread -- crust removed, cut
1	pound	Italian sausage -- cut in 1 inch pieces
2	tablespoons	additonal olive oil for brushing skewers
1	ounce	olive oil
1/2	ounce	prosciutto -- minced
1/2	pound	lentils -- soak overnight
2	ounces	carrot -- minced
2	ounces	celery -- minced
2	ounces	onion -- minced
10	ounces	chicken stock
1	dash	salt
1	dash	black pepper
8	skewers	wooden skewers
1 1/2	pounds	boneless skinless chicken breasts -- cut in 1 inch cubes
2	medium	peppers -- cut in 1 inch squares
1/2	loaf	loaf Italian bread -- crust removed, cut
1	pound	Italian sausage -- cut in 1 inch pieces
2	tablespoons	additonal olive oil for brushing skewers

Preparation:

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 sauté‚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.