Lentils with spiedini

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1ounceOlive oil
½ounceProsciutto -- minced
½poundsLentils -- soak overnight
2ouncesCarrot -- minced
2ouncesCelery -- minced
2ouncesOnion -- minced
10ouncesChicken stock
1pinchSalt
1pinchBlack pepper
8Wooden skewers
poundsBoneless skinless chicken
Breasts -- cut in 1\"
Cubes
2Peppers -- cut in 1\"
Squares
½Loaf Italian bread, crust
Removed -- cut in 1\"
Cubes
1poundsItalian sausage -- cut in 1\"
Pieces
Additonal olive oil for
Brushing skewers

Directions

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 (skewers)-- 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.

Recipe By : Vince Tyler of Carlucci in Rosemont (Chicago), IL From: Marjorie Scofield Date: 10-08-95 (19:58) (160) Fido: Recipes