VEGAN 'CHEESY' POPCORN
Using more oil than popcorn kernels - a technique developed by Jessica Koslow, the chef and owner of Sqirl in Los Angeles - gives you an ultracrunchy popcorn with rich flavor. Ms. Koslow prefers grapeseed oil for its high smoke point and clean taste. But to mix things up, you can combine grapeseed oil with a more flavorful oil such as virgin coconut, olive oil, butter, duck fat, or bacon grease. Use 1/4 cup of each. After popping, you can toss the kernels with just salt (they won't need any more fat by way of butter) or a flavorful spice mix. Here, they're tossed with nutritional yeast, which gives them a Parmesan-like umami flavor, along with a little rosemary or kelp powder for depth.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories snack, finger foods
Time 20m
Yield About 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot set over medium-high heat, heat oil and 3 popcorn kernels. When kernels pop, add remaining kernels, lower heat to medium-low, and cover almost all the way with a lid, leaving a tiny crack open for steam to escape (face the crack away from where you are standing).
- Cook, shaking occasionally, until popping stops.
- Transfer popcorn to a bowl, and immediately toss with salt, nutritional yeast, black pepper, dried rosemary and red-pepper flakes. For maximum crunch, let popcorn settle for 5 to 7 minutes before eating.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 216, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 83 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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Ubaidullah Khokhar
[email protected]This popcorn is a great way to satisfy my cheesy cravings without all the guilt.
Fahad Zafar
[email protected]I can't believe this popcorn is vegan! It tastes just like the real thing.
Raja Omer
[email protected]This popcorn is a hit with my family! They love the cheesy flavor and I love that it's a healthier snack option.
SADKING AIA
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a healthy vegan cheesy popcorn recipe for a long time.
Orangzaib Virk
[email protected]This popcorn is the perfect snack! It's cheesy, flavorful, and healthy. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I can pronounce.
Harriet Sempijja
[email protected]Yum!
Destany Arvallo
[email protected]This popcorn is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it at home and know exactly what's in it.
Robin Jose
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The popcorn is light and fluffy, and the cheesy flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
lucia shepherd
[email protected]This popcorn is delicious! The nutritional yeast gives it a cheesy flavor that is spot-on. I also love that it's air-popped, so it's a healthier snack option.
Prakash Panthi
[email protected]I'm not vegan, but I love this popcorn! It's so cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Imrran Ik
[email protected]This vegan cheesy popcorn is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes just like the real thing. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients, too.