Macedonian Lamb And Chick Peas

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Ingredients:

• 3 1⁄3 qts. Cooked chick Peas, drained, rinsed and heated
• 1 1⁄2 lbs. California ripe olives, whole, pitted
• 1 1⁄2 lbs. Diced, seeded tomatoes
• 1 1⁄2 cups lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 cups Chopped parsley
• 3⁄4 cup Minced Serrano peppers
• 6 lbs. Boneless leg of Lamb,
• cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup Minced garlic
• 2 1⁄2 Tbsp. kosher salt
• 4 1⁄2 lbs. Eggplant, sliced into
• 3⁄4-inch thick discs
• 12-inch skewers

Directions:

1. Combine chick Peas, California ripe olives, tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley and peppers in a hotel pan. Set aside.
2. Toss Lamb with 1⁄3 cup of olive oil, garlic and 1 1⁄2 tablespoons of salt.
3. Thread onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat for 7-9 minutes until cooked to medium, turning occasionally to brown evenly.
4. While Lamb is cooking, brush Eggplant with remaining oil and season with remaining salt.
5. Grill over medium-high heat for 2-4 minutes on each side until tender.
6. Transfer cooked Eggplant to a clean cutting board and dice into 1⁄2-inch pieces.
7. Add to chick pea mixture.
8. Remove Lamb from skewers and toss with chick pea and Eggplant mixture until evenly combined. Serve warm.