Healthy & Savory Popcorns // w/ oil-free version

Popcorns are often perceived as unhealthy and a food we should avoid, but are they really? In fact, popcorns are a super healthy and wholesome snack if done properly. Avoid the store-bought popcorns, rich in sugars, sodium and pro-inflammatory oils, and try this recipe instead!  This recipe is a staple in my kitchen and I make it almost every week. This popcorns are low in sugar, oil and of course, calories. These are also packed with lots of antioxidant spices and insoluble fiber – which will satiate you for longer, improve your intestinal health and control your blood sugar levels. 

You can make them on the stove top as I did – with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil – or you can go for a completely oil free version, by cooking them on the microwave (take a look at the “notes” section on the recipe card to know more!). 

You can give these your own twist by adding a bigger amount of a determined spice or adding other flavors to the bunch. Have fun mixing and experimenting different flavors, always being cautious with the salt content. 

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Ranch Popcorns // Zest & The City
Ranch Popcorns // Zest & The City

Healthy & Savory Popcorns

  • 1/2 Cup popcorn kernels
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 Tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 Tsp oreganos
  • 1/4 Tsp pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp cumin
  • 1/4 Tsp chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast (optional)
  1. Put the olive oil in a large pan in low heat and let it heat.
  2. Add the popcorn kernels and leave the pan covered.
  3. In the meantime, prepare the seasoning, by mixing all the herbs and spices on a small container.
  4. As soon as the first kernel starts to pop, uncover the pan just a tiny bit, so the popcorns don’t sweat and become dry and crispy.
  5. When you hear less than 1 pop for each 3 seconds, turn off the heat and transfer the popcorns into a bowl.

  6. While the popcorns are still hot, add the prepared seasoning to the popcorn bowl and toss to coat. Enjoy!

Microwave Oil-free Popcorns

If you would like to make this popcorns completely oil free, you can do so by cooking them in the microwave.

For this, you will need a big microwave bowl with a vented lid.

Add 3 tbsp of water and 3 tbsp of popcorn kernels to the container and let it cook on “high” until you hear less than 1 pop for each 2 seconds.

When ready cautious remove the popcorns from the microwave carefully as the bowl is really hot. Add the herbs and enjoy!

⚠️ Make sure you cook the popcorns with the container covered and the vent open. If the container lid does not have a vent do not use it, as the build up heat can cause the bowl to explode. Simply use a perforated parchment paper or cling film to cover the bowl. 

Ranch Popcorns // Zest & The City

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