Heart-Healthy Homemade Popcorn
Elevate your snacking game with this quick and delicious **Heart-Healthy Homemade Popcorn**, the perfect guilt-free treat for any occasion! Made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients like **extra virgin olive oil** and freshly popped popcorn kernels, this recipe is a light yet satisfying alternative to store-bought versions. Sprinkled with a hint of **sea salt** and customizable with optional seasonings like **nutritional yeast** for a cheesy flair or **smoked paprika** for a smoky kick, every bite is bursting with flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with fiber, this recipe is a must-try for those seeking a **low-calorie**, heart-smart snack. Serve it warm for movie nights, lunchbox treats, or anytime you crave a healthy crunch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
In a large pot with a tight-fitting lid, add the extra virgin olive oil and heat over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add a few popcorn kernels to the pot and cover with the lid.
When the kernels pop, remove them with a spoon and add the rest of the popcorn kernels to the pot. Cover the pot again, leaving a small opening for steam to escape.
Gently shake the pot occasionally to prevent the kernels from burning as they pop. Continue this process for about 3-5 minutes, until the popping slows to several seconds between pops.
Remove the pot from heat and allow it to sit for a minute to let any remaining kernels pop.
Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl. Sprinkle with sea salt, nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor, and any additional seasonings like ground black pepper, garlic powder, or smoked paprika, if desired.
Toss the popcorn to ensure even distribution of seasonings. Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1167 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
