3 Ingredient Healthy Herb Popcorn
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 min
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
6 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
130 kcal
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Course
Snacks
3 Ingredient Healthy Herb Popcorn
Description
The 3 Ingredient Healthy Herb Popcorn begins by melting coconut oil on medium-high heat in a saucepan. A few kernels are added first to test the oil temperature; once they pop, the rest of the kernels are added and spread evenly. The pan is shaken frequently during popping to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning. A slight opening in the lid allows steam to escape, helping keep the popcorn crisp. When popping slows, it is removed from heat and transferred to a bowl.
Then dried thyme and salt are sprinkled over the warm popcorn and quickly tossed to mix the flavors evenly. The thyme adds an herbaceous note that complements the natural nuttiness of the coconut oil. This popcorn is a straightforward, flavorful alternative to common buttered or sugary varieties and encourages stovetop preparation for greater texture control.
Serving can be immediate for a casual snack. Adjust salt to taste or omit for lower sodium. The recipe uses only three ingredients, emphasizing simplicity without extra seasoning or additives.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 115 g popping corn 1/2 cup
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- 0.5 tsp salt optional
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil in a large saucepan on medium high heat.
- Then add 3 or 4 popcorn kernels into the oil and cover the pan.
- When the kernels pop, add the rest of the popcorn kernels in the pan and shake gently so that they lay in an even layer and cover.
- Once the kernels start popping, you should keep shaking the pan gently so that the kernels keep dropping back into the coconut oil and as many as possible pop. Try to leave the lid open a tiny bit as this helps to reduce the steam so you get nice crispy popcorn.
- Eventually the popping will slow down, at which point you can remove the pan from the heat and decant into a sharing bowl.
- Quickly add in the thyme and salt, toss to mix well and either all dive in at once, or decant into bowls and share out.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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