Popcorn with Nutritional Yeast: A Flavorful and Healthy Snack
This easy stovetop recipe makes delicious, fluffy popcorn with minimal burned kernels. You can customize your popcorn by adding different toppings.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive or coconut oil
- 34 cup of high-quality corn kernels
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to your taste.
- Salt to taste.
Instructions
- Heat up the Oil: Place the coconut or olive oils in a saucepan with a thick base and heat it over medium high heat. If you're using coconut oil, make sure it is completely melted.
- Test your Oil: Drop in 3 or 4 corn kernels to the oil. Cover the pot until the kernels pop. This will let you know that the oil is ready.
- Add Kernels: When the test kernels pop, add the remaining Popcorn Kernels in an equal layer.
- Counter 30 Seconds: Cover pot and remove from heat. Count up to 30 for all the kernels.
- Return Heat: Place pot back on burner. The popcorn should begin to pop. To prevent burning, gently shake the pan.
- Release steam: Keep a lid slightly open during popping so that steam can escape and make the pop corn crispier.
- Remove pot from heat: Once the popping stops, the pot should be removed from the heat. Pour the pop corn in a large, clean bowl.
- Add Salt and Butter: If you wish, melt the butter in the pot and drizzle the butter over the Popcorn. Sprinkle with salt and mix.
Notes
- If you want the best texture possible, leave the lid slightly open to let steam escape.
- By removing the heat for 30 seconds and then returning, you can ensure that every kernel pops evenly.