Spiced popcorn
2
Points®
Total time: 10 min • Prep: 5 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Popcorn can be a quick and healthy snack. Try these variations at your next family DVD night.
Ingredients
Canola oil
1 tbs
Popcorn kernels (unpopped)
60 g, Plus one of the spice mixes below:Chilli Salt
Garlic powder or flakes
2 tsp
Dried chilli flakes
½ tsp
Dried parsley
2 tsp
Salt
1 tsp, Lemon pepper
Lemon pepper seasoning
2 tsp
Fresh lemon rind
1 tsp, grated
Dried oregano
2 tsp, (or marjoram)
Salt
1 tsp, Moroccan spice
Moroccan seasoning
2 tsp
Salt
1 tsp
Dried coriander
2 tsp
Lime rind
1 tsp, finely grated
Instructions
1
Place ingredients for 1 of the spice mixes in a mortar and pestle. Pound until combined. Transfer to a large bowl.
2
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. To test if oil is hot enough, add 2 pieces of popping corn (they should turn slowly in a circle when it is ready). Add remaining corn. Cover tightly with a lid and start shaking pan when corn starts popping. Remove from heat after 3 minutes or when corn stops popping.
3
Add popcorn to spice mixture, discarding any unpopped kernels. Toss to combine. Serve.
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