I love going to the flea-market on the weekend and stocking up on fresh fruit and veggies from local farmers. If you have ever been to one in the bay area I’m sure you know that it’s mostly made up of Mexican vendors who gladly offer you samples of their delicious “wares” but what’s this? Everything is sprinkled with a mysterious red spicy seasoning, some hotter than others. At first I was reluctant to try it, spice on fruit, that’s just crazy talk but it’s really good, really really good. So much so that I wanted some for myself.

While at a local Mexican grocery I found a product called “tajin Seasoning”. It’s really good on just about everything but be warned it’s packed with salt. Since I am not a fan of salt and I don’t like processed foods I decided to try and imitate the taste at home, using fresh, natural ingredients.

Even Better Than tajin

It’s really simple, if you look at the ingredients of “tajin original Seasoning” all it is, is; Chilli Peppers, Salt, Dehydrated Lime Juice and Silicon Dioxide (to prevent caking). Well silicon dioxide sounds really icky, makes me think of those little packets that come in new shoes and other stuff, to absorb moisture. Is this really safe to eat? I really don’t like that salt is the second ingredient, that’s just way too much salt.

Time to rev up our fruits and vegetables the natural healthy and super tasty way!!


Kickin’ Fruits and Veggies (this can’t be any easier)

Ingredients;
Ground Cayenne Pepper
1-2 Limes (lemons will also work)
All the fruit and/or vegetables you want to eat

Cut your fruit and/or veggies into slices
Cut the lime(s) in half and squeeze generous amount over the fruit and/or Veggies
Sprinkle with Ground Cayenne Pepper to taste
Enjoy

TIP
If you can go with fresh rather than store bought, your taste buds will thank you.

We are lucky that we grow Cayenne Peppers in the summer so we can make our own fresh ground cayenne. It’s so much better than store bought.
We also have a lime and a lemon tree. So when the urge hits us we can pick fresh citrus.

Suggested Use
Like I said just about anything. I have yet to find a fruit or veggie that isn’t tasty paired up with this duo of flavor. I really love this on Granny Smith apples, celery and oranges. It’s a great and healthy substitute for salad dressing. Great with vegetable drinks and apparently even mixed in Michelada beer (I’ll have to try this one when I get a chance).

I don’t use this all the time, since I really love the taste of fresh fruits and veggies but sometimes I just want a little kick to my snack and this is an easy and healthy way to do just that.

Experiment and let me know what delicious combinations you come up with.