Savory Parmesan & Nutritional Yeast Popcorn

Name: Savory Parmesan & Nutritional Yeast Popcorn
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 0.25 cup Popcorn Kernels; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast; 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese; 0.5 tsp Sea Salt

Vegetarian • Gluten-FreeUnder 15 MinsLow Calorie5 Ingredients or Less • StovetopSnackComfort Food

Easy

10min

180kcal

2people

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A lightning-fast, crunchy, and wildly savory stovetop popcorn packed with deep umami flavor to instantly crush your snacking cravings.

When a fierce craving for something salty and crunchy strikes, nothing hits the spot quite like a freshly popped bowl of Savory Parmesan & Nutritional Yeast Popcorn. If you are tired of store-bought chips and want a healthy snack that feels incredibly indulgent, this quick and easy recipe is your ultimate solution. The secret to this Savory Parmesan & Nutritional Yeast Popcorn lies in the combination of two umami powerhouses: sharp, salty parmesan cheese and nutty, deeply savory nutritional yeast. Nutritional yeast (often affectionately called 'nooch' by its fans) clings beautifully to the hot kernels, providing a rich, almost buttery, cheese-like flavor while keeping the snack surprisingly light and wholesome. Making popcorn on the stovetop is a lost art, but it is actually wonderfully simple and yields a texture far superior to the microwave varieties. By heating the oil with just a few test kernels first, you ensure the cooking environment is at the absolute perfect temperature. Once those pop, adding the rest guarantees an even, vigorous pop with almost no unpopped kernels left at the bottom of the bowl. Tossing the hot popcorn immediately with the seasonings ensures the cheese lightly melts and the nutritional yeast coats every single bite. Grab a bowl, settle in, and enjoy this incredible Savory Parmesan & Nutritional Yeast Popcorn whenever you need a fast, craving-busting snack!

Ingredients

50 g Popcorn Kernels (about ¼ cup)
15 ml Olive Oil (1 tbsp)
2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
0.5 tsp Sea Salt

Instructions

1
Place a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and drop in 3 or 4 popcorn kernels.
2
Cover the pot and wait. Once you hear those test popcorn kernels pop, the oil is at the perfect temperature.
3
Remove the pot from the heat, pour in the remaining popcorn kernels in an even layer, and cover again. Let it sit off the heat for 30 seconds to allow all the kernels to reach the same temperature so they pop at the same time.
4
Return the pot to the heat. Once the vigorous popping begins, gently shake the pot back and forth over the burner to prevent the bottom kernels from burning.
5
When the popping slows down to about 2 to 3 seconds between pops, immediately remove the pot from the heat.
6
Carefully pour the hot popcorn into a large mixing bowl. Instantly sprinkle the nutritional yeast, grated parmesan cheese, and sea salt over the top.
7
Toss the popcorn vigorously with your hands or a spoon so the ambient heat melts the cheese slightly and the seasonings coat every piece. Serve immediately.

Chef's Tips

•If your seasonings aren't sticking well, you can mist the popped popcorn with a tiny bit of extra olive oil or cooking spray before tossing.
•For a spicy kick, add a pinch of chili flakes or paprika to the bowl when tossing the finished popcorn.