Garlic and Smoke Homemade Microwave Popcorn Mix

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

January 26, 2015 • 0 comments

This popcorn mix is big on complex savory smoky taste with 4 grams of filling fiber and 6 grams of satisfying protein per serving. Plus it is low in sodium to help beat the bloat.

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Garlic and Smoke Popcorn Mix

3/4 cup premium popping corn

1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1 tablespoon salt-free garlic and herb seasoning

1 tablespoon nutritional yeast seasoning (optional)

1 (3-ounce) bag baked snap pea crisps (or 3 cups)

1 (6-ounce) container smoked almonds (or 1 rounded cup)

Coat the popcorn with 1 teaspoon oil. Place the popping corn in a medium-sized paper bag and roll the opening over twice to seal. Microwave for 3 minutes, or until the popping slows to every few seconds. Drizzle popped corn with 2 tablespoons oil, reseal and shake the bag. Sprinkle in the sesame seeds and seasoning and shake again. Add the pea crisps and almonds and shake again. Store in a sealed bag until ready to serve.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 3 minutes

Makes 12 servings, 1 cup each

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 190 calories, 13 g total fat (1 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 95 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol, 15 g total carbohydrate (4 g fiber), 6 g protein, 6% DV iron, 4% DV calcium, 0% DV Vitamin A, 2% DV Vitamin C.

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Garlic and Smoke Popcorn Mix

By Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Published: January 26, 2015

• Yield: 1 cup (12 Servings)
• Prep: 5 mins
• Cook: 3 mins
• Ready In: 8 mins

This popcorn mix is big on complex savory smoky taste with 4 grams of filling fiber and 6 grams of satisfying protein per serving.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup premium popping corn
• 1 teaspoon + 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon salt-free garlic and herb seasoning
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast seasoning optional
• 1 (3-ounce) bag baked snap pea crisps or 3 cups
• 1 (6-ounce) bag smoke-flavored almonds or 1 rounded cup

Instructions

1. Coat the popcorn with 1 teaspoon oil. Place the popping corn in a medium-sized paper bag and roll the opening over twice to seal. Microwave for 3 minutes, or until the popping slows to every few seconds. Drizzle popped corn with 2 tablespoons oil, reseal and shake the bag. Sprinkle in the sesame seeds and seasoning and shake again. Add the pea crisps and almonds and shake again. Store in a sealed bag until ready to serve.
   

• Cuisine: American
• Course: Snack
• Skill Level: Easy