Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   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      pinch         salt
   1      pinch         black pepper
   8                    wooden skewers
   1 1/2  pounds        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      pound         Italian sausage -- cut in 1" pieces
                        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.