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Homemade Popcorn with Nutritional Yeast

Name: Homemade Popcorn with Nutritional Yeast
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 40 g popcorn kernels; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; salt; sweet paprika

A healthy alternative to chips. Cheese flavor without dairy. Protein-rich recipe ready in 8 minutes.

⏱ 8 min

📋 4 min prep

🔥 4 min cook

🍽 2 servings

🔥 130 kcal · calories per serving

easy

A healthy alternative to chips. Cheese flavor without dairy.

Ingredients

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Original recipe for 2 servings

40 g popcorn kernels
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
salt
sweet paprika

Step by step

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Step 1 Pan

Heat the oil in a pan with a lid. Work on medium heat and taste for salt at the end.
Step 2 Prep

Add the popcorn, cover, and shake until popping stops. Measure the ingredients before you start.
Step 3 Prep

Season with nutritional yeast, salt, and paprika. Control cooking time to avoid overcooking: the perfect point makes a difference.

Storage

Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave 1–2 min. Freeze only if the recipe allows.

Chef tips

Mise en place: chop and weigh before cooking so you don't run over time.
Taste for salt at the end; broths and canned foods already add sodium.
For meal prep, keep dressings separate until serving.

Allergens

No major allergens from the standard 14 in the base ingredient list.

Diet

🌱 Vegan

Recipe is already vegan.

Variations

Lighter version: reduce oil to 1 teaspoon and add more vegetables in Homemade Popcorn with Nutritional Yeast.
Batch cook: double quantities and store in containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Quick summary

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1 Heat the oil in a pan with a lid. Work on medium heat and taste for salt at the end.
2 Add the popcorn, cover, and shake until popping stops. Measure the ingredients before you start.
3 Season with nutritional yeast, salt, and paprika. Control cooking time to avoid overcooking: the perfect point makes a…