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Basic Popcorn

Yields4 Servings

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Stovetop Method
 0.50 cup popcorn kernels
 2 tbsp olive oil (split in recipe)
 salt and fresh ground black peper to taste
Microwave Method
 2 tbsp popcorn kernels
 1 tbsp olive oil
 salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Stovetop Method:
1

Wash hands well with soap and warm water.

2

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until warm.

3

Pour popcorn and oil into pot. Stir popcorn constantly with wooden spoon until the first kernel pops.

4

Cover pot with a metal colander or vented lid. Shake constantly while popcorn pops.

5

When popcorn slows to 3 seconds between each pop, remove from heat.

6

Pour popcorn immediately into a large bowl to prevent kernels from burning.

7

Toss with olive oil.

8

Sprinkle with salt, pepper, or other toppings to taste.

9

Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Microwave Method:
10

Wash hands with soap and warm water.

11

Put the popcorn kernels in a brown paper bag, fold over the open edge and place in microwave. (Caution: Don’t add the oil until after the popcorn is cooked!)

12

Microwave until the popcorn slows to 3 seconds between each pop, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from microwave.

13

Add oil, salt and pepper to the bag and enjoy! (Note: This method makes one serving of popcorn, about three cups.)

14

Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

3 cups

Amount per serving
Calories66
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 55g71%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 58mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 4g2%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.