Description
Are you a popcorn lover? I’m a fan … but I am definitely particular about it! If it’s diet-y or filled w/mysterious stuff, I’ll take a pass. However, I love giving it fun, non-diet-y, non-mysterious upgrades, like this recipe for sweet and salty tahini popcorn. It’s a good one … kind of like caramel popcorn, but with a bit more intrigue!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 1/2 tablespoons date syrup, coconut nectar, or agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon plain unsweetened plant-based “milk” of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt*
- 1/4 cup organic popcorn kernels*
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, black and/or white
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In an 8-ounce liquid measuring cup, add 1 tablespoon of the oil, the tahini, date syrup, “milk,” and salt. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Fully heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the popcorn, cover, and cook while shaking the pan occasionally until popped (about 3 seconds between pops). Remove from heat, keeping covered, and shake the pan a few times until popping fully stops.
- Immediately pour the popcorn into a 2-quart (or larger) bowl; drizzle with the tahini mixture; and stir to evenly combine.
- Transfer the popcorn to a silicone baking mat– or unbleached parchment paper-lined large rimmed baking sheet in an even layer. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Bake until the tahini coating is no longer moist yet still slightly sticky, about 9 to 10 minutes. (Hint: Popcorn will crisp up slightly as it cools.) Serve while warm or at room temperature. Or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Makes 5 cups.
Notes
*Hint: You can use packaged salted pre-popped popcorn. If you do, use 5 cups of it and skip the salt from this recipe (or use just a pinch).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 2/3 cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg