Low Sodium Homemade Popcorn
Transform your snack game with this Low Sodium Homemade Popcorn—an irresistibly light and flavorful treat that's perfect for movie nights or healthy munching. Made with wholesome popcorn kernels popped to perfection in heart-healthy olive oil, this recipe skips the salt and delivers big on taste with a savory blend of nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and a hint of black pepper. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleasing snack is ideal for anyone seeking a low-sodium alternative without sacrificing flavor. Plus, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and packed with a cheesy, umami punch thanks to the nutritional yeast. Serve it fresh and warm for an irresistible crunch that’s impossible to resist!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place a large heavy-bottomed pot on the stove over medium heat.
Step 2
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pot and let it heat up for about 1 minute.
Step 3
To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a single popcorn kernel into the pot. If it spins or pops, the oil is ready.
Step 4
Once the oil is ready, add 0.5 cup of popcorn kernels to the pot and cover it with a lid.
Step 5
Gently shake the pot occasionally to ensure that the kernels are evenly coated with oil and do not stick to the bottom.
Step 6
Continue cooking on medium heat until the popping slows down to about 2 seconds between pops. This usually takes about 5 to 6 minutes.
Step 7
Once the popping has slowed, remove the pot from the heat and carefully remove the lid to avoid steam.
Step 8
Pour the popped popcorn into a large bowl.
Step 9
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast over the popcorn, along with 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon of onion powder, and 0.25 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
Step 10
Toss the popcorn gently with your hands or a spoon until evenly coated with the seasonings.
Step 11
Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (91.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 490.0 |
| Total Fat 30.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 16.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.5g | |
| Protein 12.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 15.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 396.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories