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Stovetop Popcorn

It's so quick and easy to make a batch of homemade popcorn for a healthier snacking option. This stovetop popcorn is ready to serve in minutes and you just need three ingredients.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 154 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil
  • ½ cup popcorn kernels divided
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil and 2 popcorn kernels. Cover the pot and wait for the kernels to pop, which might take a few minutes. In the meantime, place a large serving bowl near the stove so it’s ready when you need it.
  2. Once the kernels pop, remove the pot from the heat and pour in the remaining popcorn kernels. Cover the pot again, and shake the pot to distribute the kernels evenly. Once the kernels start popping, tip the lid just a touch to allow steam to escape.
  3. Continue cooking until the popping sound slows to about one pop per every few seconds. (If the popcorn tries to overflow the pot, just tip the upper portion of popcorn into your bowl and return it to the heat.)
  4. Remove the lid and dump the popcorn into your serving bowl. Sprinkle the popcorn with a couple pinches of salt, to taste, and any other topping you would like. Toss the popcorn and serve immediately, for best flavor and texture. The popcorn will taste good for several hours, though.

Notes

  • Corn kernels can get stale after time and can loose their moisture. Buy new kernels if you've had yours for some time.
  • Shake the pot well to keep moving the corn so that it doesn't burn on the bottom of the pan.
  • Don't add more oil than the recipe calls for. Too much oil can result in soggy popcorn.

Nutrition Information

Calories 154kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 6mg (0%) Potassium 37mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154

% Daily Value*

Calories 154kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Potassium 37mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.