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**You will need enough veggies for the tiers of the dehydrator.
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My dehydrator is a 5 stack and I will place 1 of each veggie per stack.
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IE: If 1 tier will hold 2 tomatoes, sliced, then I will add 2 tomatoes and move onto the 2nd tier.
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Prepare the dehydrator for use.
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Wash veggies and begin slicing them according to directions above.
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Place the bell peppers on the bottom 3 tiers, the onions on the next tier, and then finally the tomatoes.
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Turn on the dehydrator and let it operate according to directions.
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This process will take 8- 12 hours--depends upon how thin you have sliced the veggies.
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Once the veggies are dried, take each veggie of that is removable by hand.
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Place in bowl.
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If they will not come off, here is a tip that will help you.
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Make sure the dehydrator is cool.
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Gently remove the tiers and place a piece of plastic wrap at the bottom of the dehydrator (where the air comes out of).
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Place 1 tier back onto the dehydrator.
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Take a knife and gently scrape the veggies off.
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The flakes will fall onto the plastic.
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Repeat process until all veggie flakes are off the tiers.
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Place all veggie flakes into a plastic bowl.
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At this point, gently crush the seasonings to the size you wish.
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This is done by simply smashing the dried veggies w/ a back of a tablespoon.
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At this point, add the dried lemon rind/zest.
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Place seasonings into a little bottle.
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At this point, add the garlic powder and black pepper.
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Cap it and it is ready for use.
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**NOTE:You can add dried herbs to this mixture as well---depending upon your tastes.
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IE: Dried Basil, etc.
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**Remember--dried veggies will yield a lesser amount of finished product.
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It is recommended you start several days in advanced and using 1 veggie at a time until all veggies are dry to make a large batch.
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**NOTE2: Make sure the veggies are COMPLETELY DRY--other wise they will mold and spoil.
