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Stovetop Popcorn

Homemade popcorn in just a few minutes.
Bowls of popcorn served with seaweed and seasonings.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Makes: 8 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

¼ cup popcorn kernels
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon (or more) seasoning (see Notes)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat oil on medium high.
  3. Add popcorn and cover the pan with a lid. While holding the pan handle and lid, shake the pan until most of the kernels have popped, about 1 ½ minutes or until there are about 3 seconds between pops.
  4. Pour popped corn into a bowl. Sprinkle with seasonings and enjoy right away.
  5. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

Try these seasoning ideas:

  • Salt, pepper, fresh herbs
  • Food Hero Harissa Spice Mix or Soulful Seasoning, tajin or chili powder
  • Food Hero Pumpkin Pie Spice, cinnamon or cardamom with powdered sugar or vanilla
  • Food Hero Taco Seasoning, lime juice and chopped cilantro
  • Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
  • Low-sodium soy sauce, dried seaweed flakes and sesame seeds

Comments

Growing up I always loved making Stovetop Popcorn so it was great to visit a childhood favorite. I used pre-made ranch seasoning but will have to try some of the other seasoning options recommended. This turned out great, definitely important to keep shaking the pan while cooking. 

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