Popcorn is one of the lowest calorie snacks available when prepared without butter or sugar. Nutritional yeast gives them an umami flavor reminiscent of cheese, without any dairy.
Mediterranean
Popcorn with Nutritional Yeast and Turmeric
Popcorn with nutritional yeast and turmeric: spicy, low-calorie, dairy-free, cheese-flavored healthy snack. Vegan and surprising.
- Spain
- Starter
- Light
- Low fat
- High fiber
- Low sugar
- easy
5 min
Tiempo de Preparación
2
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 140 kcal
- Protein 6 g
- Fiber 4 g
- Carbohydrates 22 g
- Fat 5 g
- Sodium 200 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Popcorn with Nutritional Yeast and Turmeric is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve about 10 minutes in total (5 for mise en place and preparation, 5 for cooking). Follow the 5 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 80 g of popcorn.
- Have ready: 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast.
- Have ready: ½ teaspoon turmeric.
- Have ready: ½ teaspoon paprika.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Heat the coconut oil in a large pot with a lid over medium heat.
Heat the coconut oil in a large covered pot over medium heat. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Add the corn
Add the corn, cover and wait for it to start to pop. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Shake occasionally
Shake occasionally. When the popping subsides, remove from heat. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Pour into a large bowl
Pour into a large bowl. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Mix the yeast
Mix the yeast, turmeric, paprika and salt. Sprinkle over the popcorn and mix well. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Chef's tips
- Marinate with enough time in advance for the marinade to penetrate, but not too much if it contains lemon or vinegar.
- Adjust the sweetness or creaminess to taste with ripe fruit or yogurt, without going overboard.
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