Pesto Popcorn Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
229 kcal
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Course
Snacks
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Cuisine
North American
Pesto Popcorn Recipe
Description
Pesto Popcorn Recipe brings together basic popcorn ingredients with a twist of fresh pesto and Parmesan cheese. It starts by heating a neutral oil and popping the kernels in a pot until fully expanded. Once popped, the popcorn is transferred to a bowl and drizzled with pesto, which adds a fresh basil and garlic flavor. The grated Parmesan contributes a salty, umami richness that complements the herbaceous pesto. A sprinkle of sea salt balances the flavors to taste. This popcorn offers a crunchy texture punctuated by the creamy herbal coating of pesto and the sharpness of Parmesan cheese, making it suitable for snacking while watching a movie or as a light party nibble.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 2 ounces Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add 2-3 popcorn kernels and cover the pot.
- When you hear the first popcorn kernel pop, add the rest of the kernels and put the lid back onto the pot. Once the popcorn starts popping, gently shake the pot back and forth on the element - this helps prevent the popcorn from burning. When the popcorn stops popping, immediately remove the pot from the heat and pour the popcorn into a large bowl.
- Drizzle the pesto over the popcorn, add the parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of salt, and toss to coat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 288mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 274IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 170mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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