Low Fat Homemade Popcorn
Craving a guilt-free, crunchy snack that’s both quick and delicious? This Low Fat Homemade Popcorn recipe is a healthier spin on a timeless favorite, perfect for satisfying cravings without compromising your wellness goals. Made with just three simple ingredients—popcorn kernels, extra virgin olive oil, and a dash of salt—this recipe uses smart cooking techniques to deliver perfectly fluffy, golden popcorn without relying on excessive butter or additives. With only 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes to cook, it’s ideal for movie nights, midday snacking, or even as a light party appetizer. Enjoy this wholesome snack fresh out of the pot for the ultimate crunch or store it for later—it’s guaranteed to become a go-to staple in your kitchen. Keywords: low fat popcorn, homemade popcorn recipe, healthy snack ideas, quick popcorn recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Popcorn kernels
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Place a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid on the stove over medium-high heat.
Add the extra virgin olive oil to the pot and allow it to warm up for about 1 minute.
Add 2-3 popcorn kernels into the oil and cover the pot with the lid.
Wait until the test kernels pop, then remove the lid and pour in the remaining popcorn kernels in an even layer.
Cover the pot again and remove it from the heat for 30 seconds to stabilize the kernel temperature, which helps them pop more evenly.
Return the pot to the heat. Once the kernels start popping vigorously, tilt the lid slightly to allow steam to escape and prevent soggy popcorn.
Gently shake the pot occasionally over the burner. This helps the unpopped kernels fall to the bottom and promotes even popping.
When the popping slows to about 1 pop every 2-3 seconds, remove the pot from the heat and remove the lid.
Transfer the popped popcorn to a large bowl.
Sprinkle the salt evenly over the popcorn, tossing it lightly to distribute the salt.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container if not consuming right away to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
495 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.5 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1187 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 329 mg | 7% | |
*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.
