This recipe fits the bill when you feel like snacking, but want to steer clear of packaged salty snacks with ingredients you can't pronounce.
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When I was growing up popcorn was popped in a pan on a stove. Now with microwave popcorn being the norm, we all might need a refresher on how to pop popcorn on the stove.
If you don't have a high power blender, you can grind the nutritional yeast and salt in a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle and then combine with the powdered herbs.
This recipe makes enough for 2 or 3 batches.
You can make a double batch of the seasoning mix and store in a glass jar in your pantry.
I find organic popping corn at Trader Joe's.
Local co-ops are good sources for nutritional yeast, sea salt, popcorn, and herbs.
I like to buy bulk herbs, both culinary and medicinal, from Mountain Rose Herbs. They also have a great selection of sea salts.
Microwave popcorn contains chemicals that whole food eaters will want to avoid, including diacetyl and PFOA and PFOS in the bag lining.
The wonderful buttery scent of microwave popcorn is from diacetyl, a synthetic buttery flavoring. Diacetyl is considered safe to eat in moderation, but the health concerns arise when the fumes are inhaled. Those with increased exposure to fumes, like popcorn factory workers and daily popcorn eaters can contract a disease called "popcorn lung" which damages and blocks bronchial pathways in the lungs and restricts breathing. Check out this ABC News report.
Diacetyl is not included in the ingredient list as it is under the artificial flavoring umbrella.
The other chemicals of concern are the PFOA and PFOS. Popcorn bags are lined with these chemicals so they repel oils and fats. These chemicals are leached into the popcorn when the bag is heated.
Check out this Huffington Post article for more information.
2 TBS paprika
2 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional - adjust amount based on heat tolerance)
Happy popping!
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| This popcorn will satisfy your Nacho Cheese Doritos craving! |
Just sprinkle this seasoning mix on freshly popped organic popcorn for a tasty snack.
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Pop the Popcorn
When I was growing up popcorn was popped in a pan on a stove. Now with microwave popcorn being the norm, we all might need a refresher on how to pop popcorn on the stove.
- Melt about 3 TBS organic coconut oil over medium/high heat in a 4 quart pan with a heavy bottom and lid.
- Pour in 1/2 C of organic popcorn. Give the pan a quick swish back and forth so the kernels are all coated with oil.
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| Coated in coconut oil and ready to pop. |
- Cover with a lid.
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| Keep the lid on to keep the popcorn in the pan. |
- Shake occasionally after the popping begins to prevent the popped corn from scorching on the bottom of the pan.
- When the popping slows, quickly dump the popcorn into a serving bowl. Popcorn can burn fast in a hot pan!
Seasoning Mix Ingredients
1/2 C nutritional yeast (tastes "cheesy")
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp chili powder
4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp cayenne powder (more or less based on your tolerance for spicy hot foods)
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp chili powder
4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp cayenne powder (more or less based on your tolerance for spicy hot foods)
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| This seasoning mix has no chemicals, just lots of nutrition. |
Blending Instructions
- Place ingredients in a blender (dry container). The Vita Mix works great for this purpose.
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| Blend it up - quick and easy! |
If you don't have a high power blender, you can grind the nutritional yeast and salt in a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle and then combine with the powdered herbs.
- Blend until it becomes a fine powder.
- Sprinkle on freshly popped popcorn and enjoy.
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| Powdery and ready to sprinkle on popcorn. |
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| Keep the mix on hand for easy snacking. |
Sourcing Ingredients
I find organic popping corn at Trader Joe's.
Local co-ops are good sources for nutritional yeast, sea salt, popcorn, and herbs.
I like to buy bulk herbs, both culinary and medicinal, from Mountain Rose Herbs. They also have a great selection of sea salts.
Additional Information
- Why pop your popcorn in a pan, when you could easily throw a bag in the microwave?
Microwave popcorn contains chemicals that whole food eaters will want to avoid, including diacetyl and PFOA and PFOS in the bag lining.
The wonderful buttery scent of microwave popcorn is from diacetyl, a synthetic buttery flavoring. Diacetyl is considered safe to eat in moderation, but the health concerns arise when the fumes are inhaled. Those with increased exposure to fumes, like popcorn factory workers and daily popcorn eaters can contract a disease called "popcorn lung" which damages and blocks bronchial pathways in the lungs and restricts breathing. Check out this ABC News report.
Diacetyl is not included in the ingredient list as it is under the artificial flavoring umbrella.
The other chemicals of concern are the PFOA and PFOS. Popcorn bags are lined with these chemicals so they repel oils and fats. These chemicals are leached into the popcorn when the bag is heated.
Check out this Huffington Post article for more information.
- Want to make your own chili powder blend? Check out this recipe;
2 TBS paprika
2 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional - adjust amount based on heat tolerance)
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| Tasty chili powder made with fresh herbs. |
- For a more buttery flavor, replace the coconut oil with ghee. Ghee has a high smoke point and can be found at most co-ops.
- Nutritional yeast is grown on cane and beet molasses and then heated. It does not contain active yeast. It is high in protein and filled with high levels of B vitamins and other minerals. Check out this link for nutritional information. I use nutritional yeast in this stock powder recipe as well. You might be surprised at how yummy something called "yeast" can be!
Happy popping!
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