What is Nutritional Yeast?
This cheesy, savory nutritional yeast popcorn is a quick and guilt-free snack that’s perfect for any time of day!
Equipment
- Large pot with a lid
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sunflower oil or any neutral oil
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, pour in the sunflower oil and place it over medium heat. Allow the oil to heat up for a couple of minutes until it shimmers.
- Once the oil is hot, add the popcorn kernels to the pot. Cover with the lid but leave it slightly ajar to allow steam to escape.
- Shake the pot gently back and forth on the burner to ensure the kernels heat evenly. Keep shaking until the popping slows down to about 2-3 seconds between pops.
- When the popping has slowed down, take the pot off the heat and let it sit for a minute to allow any remaining kernels to pop.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and nutritional yeast flakes. Drizzle this mixture over the popped corn, and sprinkle with sea salt. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
- Transfer the popcorn to a large serving bowl and enjoy your delicious, cheesy snack!
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute melted butter with plant-based butter.
- Try different oils like coconut or avocado oil to vary the flavor.
- Store leftover popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it crisp for 1-2 days.