Chipotle Lime Popcorn
Add a little chipotle seasoning and a spritz of lime juice to fresh, stove-popped popcorn for a snack that's bursting with flavor.
Servings 4 quarts
Calories 85kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chipotle seasoning or cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
- ½ cup unpopped popcorn kernels
- Juice from half a lime about 1 tablespoon
- Sea salt
- Freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together oregano, chipotle or cayenne, chili powder, onion powder and sea salt.Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, bring olive oil to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often.
- Add popcorn kernels in a single layer and cover saucepan with a lid. When the popcorn begins to pop (after about 2-3 minutes), shake the pot over the heat for about 3 minutes, until popping slows. Remove from heat immediately and let cool for 1 minute.
- Over top, drizzle additional olive oil and a sprinkling of lime juice. Top with chipotle seasoning, sea salt and cracked pepper.
- Stir or toss popcorn with a wooden spoon to distribute the flavors. Serve.
Notes
A little goes a long way with the chipotle seasoning. Add a little at a time until you get the desired taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 824mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
