MY OVEN BAKED EGGPLANT WHEELS with 98% LEAN GROUND CHICKEN

This is not the first time that I make this tasty eggplant meal and obviously, it will not be the last, smile.
 
Category:  Entrée  
Approx. Prep and Cook Time:  UNDER 45 Minutes
Approximate Cost:    $5.90 or $1.48 per serving
Difficulty Level:  Easy
Allergens, Other:  Gluten Free   
Servings: 12 WHEELS OR 3 SLICES PER 4 SERVING
 
INGREDIENTS FOR THE EGGPLANT WHEELS $2.75
1 large Eggplant $2.00)
½ to 1 tsp. of salt (.10)
½ to 1 tsp. of black pepper (.10)
1 tsp. of Roasted granulated garlic (.10)
1/4 cup Angie’s basting olive oil (.45)
 
DIRECTIONS FOR THE EGGPLANT WHEELS
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Slice the eggplant crosswise to make approximately ½ inch thick circles. When I cut the eggplant, I always leave the top to cut last, so that I can have a place to grab it while I slice it.
Place the eggplant slices on a large baking sheet, and in a single layer. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and allow them to rest for about 10 minutes. Rinse them and pat them real dry. This will remove any bitterness the eggplant might have.
Next, again, place the eggplant slices on a large baking sheet, in a single layer. Brush the wheels with my basting olive oil generously, and sprinkle with black pepper, granulated garlic and salt. Flip the wheels and do it again on that side.
Roast the eggplant wheels in the oven for about 30-35 minutes, depending on your oven calibration. They should look golden brown and appetizing, smile.
 
INGREDIENTS FOR THE GROUND CHICKEN ($3.15)
½ lb. of 98% at free ground chicken ($2.50)
½ to 1 tsp. of Angie’s Dry Seasoning (.20)
½ tsp. of black pepper (.10)
1 tsp. of Roasted granulated garlic (.10)
1 tsp. Angie’s basting olive oil (.25)
 
DIRECTIONS FOR THE GROUND CHICKEN
Add all the ground chicken ingredients into a bowl, mix well.
Add 1 tsp. of my basting olive oil to a warmed skillet, add the chicken and break the clumps until it’s all cooked. Done.
 
Angie’s Dry Seasonings: http://www.angieslifehacks.com/family-life/oven-roasted-bacon-chicken-and-angies-seasonings
Angie’s Basting Olive Oil:  www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/the-flavor-series-recipe-2-angies-basting-olive-oil
Angie’s Homemade Pesto   http://www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/angies-homemade-basil-pesto-sauce