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Persian Spiced Popcorn recipe by Safe Plated

Persian Spiced Popcorn

A delightful and unexpected Persian-inspired snack featuring popcorn seasoned with traditional spices and coconut oil instead of butter.

5m prep + 5m cook6 servings
DAIRY-freeNUTS-free
120 cal|2g protein|15g carbs|6g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Popcorn Kernels
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sumac
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. 1Place a large, heavy-bottomed pot on the stove over medium heat. Add the 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and let it melt and heat up for about 1 minute.
  2. 2Add the 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels to the pot with the hot coconut oil. Immediately cover the pot with a lid.
  3. 3Cook the popcorn for about 3 to 5 minutes, listening carefully. When the popping sounds slow down to one pop every 2-3 seconds, it is time to remove the pot from the heat.
  4. 4Carefully pour all the popped popcorn from the pot into a large bowl.
  5. 5In a separate small bowl, combine the 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of sumac, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  6. 6Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the popcorn in the large bowl. Toss the popcorn gently but thoroughly with your hands or a large spoon until all the kernels are coated with the spices.
  7. 7Serve the Persian Spiced Popcorn immediately.

Substitutions

ButterCoconut Oil

Provides a richer flavour than other oils and is naturally dairy-free.

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