Okay, let’s just get right to it…THIS SUPER QUICK Skillet Meal is EXACTLY what you’re going to want to make when all those ripe zucchini start to show up in our gardens and farmers’ markets here shortly!

So simple, delicious, and lasts for several months – so double or triple this recipe and keep it handy in a small glass container near your stove.

BEST Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsps chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp paprika
• 3 tsps ground cumin
• 2 tsps sea salt
• 2 tsps ground black pepper

Instructions for taco seasonings:

In a small mixing bowl, whisk all ingredients until combined well.

To use your homemade spice mix in recipes, start with a smaller sprinkle – taste test to decide the amount of spice for your family’s taste. Usually, 1-2 Tablespoons per pound of ground meat is the perfect amount.

Cheese, please:

Instead of buying pre-shredded cheese, I like to find a block of grass-fed cheese ON SALE and shred it myself….or better yet enlist one of the kids for this duty.

Many pre-shredded varieties are coated in very strange things (anti-caking & clumping garbage) that actually interfere with the natural texture and melting quality.

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
• sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 Tbsps homemade taco seasoning
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, small diced
• 2 zucchini, chopped
• 4 fresh cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 x 14.5 oz black beans
• 2 cups green salsa/tomatillo salsa
• 1 cup freshly shredded cheese
• green onions, sliced, to garnish
• chopped fresh cilantro, to garnish
• lime wedges, to serve

Instructions:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.