Name: Spicy Parmesan Popcorn
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: ½ cup popcorn kernels; 2 tbsps olive oil; 3 tbsps unsalted butter; 1 tsp cayenne; 1 tsp cumin; Parmesan (, for grating); Gruner Veltliner

Spicy Parmesan Popcorn

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Spicy Parmesan Popcorn is a deliciously bold snack featuring freshly popped popcorn tossed in a blend of olive oil, unsalted butter, cayenne pepper, cumin, and grated Parmesan cheese. This savory and spicy treat is perfect for movie nights or anytime you crave a flavorful, crunchy snack.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Snack

Cuisine Fusion

Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients

½ cup popcorn kernels
2 tbsps olive oil
3 tbsps unsalted butter
1 tsp cayenne
1 tsp cumin
Parmesan , for grating

WINE PAIRING

Gruner Veltliner

Instructions

HEAT olive oil and popcorn in a pot over medium heat. Cover and shake frequently as kernels begin to pop. Remove from heat once popping begins to slow.
MELT butter over medium-high heat in a separate pot and pour over popped popcorn.
ALLOW to cool slightly.
MIX together cayenne and cumin and sprinkle over popcorn. Grate Parmesan over the popcorn, tossing to mix. Serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Keyword Crunchy, savory, spicy

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Spicy Parmesan Popcorn