Pipoca Salgada

Pipoca Salgada is a savory Brazilian popcorn snack seasoned with nutritious ingredients, offering a delightful twist to the traditional popcorn. This healthy snack is perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own, packed with flavor and crunch.

Ingredients

• Popcorn kernels - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Sea salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Dried oregano - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the popcorn kernels to the pot and cover with a lid, leaving a small gap for steam to escape.
3. Shake the pot occasionally as the popcorn starts to pop, about 5-7 minutes until popping slows down.
4. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for a minute to ensure all kernels have popped.
5. Transfer the popcorn to a large mixing bowl.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, dried oregano, and black pepper.
7. Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the popcorn and toss well to ensure even coating.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your Pipoca Salgada!

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in antioxidants from nutritional yeast and spices.

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