Description
This vibrant turmeric popcorn elevates your snacking with its earthy flavors and delightful crunch, making it an irresistible treat for movie nights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 3 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- 1. **Prepare Equipment**: Get a large pot with a lid or an air popper. If using oil, have measuring spoons ready.
- 2. **Heat the Oil**: In the pot, add the olive or coconut oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes until warm but not smoking.
- 3. **Add Kernels**: Test the oil by dropping in one kernel. When it pops, add 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels and quickly cover the pot.
- 4. **Shake It Up**: Gently shake the pot back and forth to keep the kernels moving and prevent burning. Continue until popping slows down to about two seconds between pops (about 3-5 minutes).
- 5. **Season It Up**: Once popping is complete, remove from heat. Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl and sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over it while still warm.
- 6. **Mix and Serve**: Toss everything together until evenly coated and serve immediately for maximum crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, try substituting turmeric with nutritional yeast for a cheesy taste or add cayenne pepper for some heat. - Store leftover popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.