Flavored Popcorns

 

Asian Popcorn — Preheat oven to 250°F(130°C, Gas Mark 1/2). Spread popcorn on a nonstick cookie sheet and lightly coat with refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray. Mix together 1 T. (15 ml) low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tsp. (10 ml) fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp. (5 ml) five-spice powder, 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) ground coriander, and 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) garlic powder. Drizzle over popcorn. Toss to coat evenly. Bake 10 minutes, tossing once. Serve warm.

 

Italian Popcorn — Preheat oven to 300°F(150°C, Gas Mark 2). Spread popcorn on a nonstick cookie sheet and lightly coat with refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray. Mix together 1 tsp. (5 ml) crushed dried Italian herbs, 1/8 tsp. (0.6 ml) cayenne pepper, and 1 tsp. (5 ml) grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over popcorn and lightly coat again with cooking spray. Toss. Bake for 10 minutes, tossing once. Serve warm.

 

Mexican Popcorn — Put the popcorn in a large bowl and lightly coat with refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray. Combine 1 T. (15 ml) dried Mexican spiced salad dressing mix with 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) crushed dried oregano, 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) crushed dried thyme, and 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) garlic powder. Sprinkle over popcorn. Toss to evenly coat. Lightly coat with additional cooking spray. Toss again and serve.

 

Orange Popcorn — Put the popcorn in a large bowl and lightly coat with refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray. Sprinkle with 2 1/2 T. (22.5 ml) orange-flavored powdered drink mix (already sweetened with sugar substitute) and 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) dried orange peel. Toss and coat again with cooking spray. Toss and serve.

 

Spicy and Sweet Popcorn — Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C, Gas Mark 2). Spread popcorn on a nonstick cookie sheet and lightly coat with refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray. Combine 2 1/2 T. (22.5 ml) spoonable sugar substitute, 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp. (0.6 ml) ground nutmeg and 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) dried orange peel. Sprinkle over the popcorn and toss. Lightly coat again with cooking spray and toss. Bake for 10 minutes, tossing once. Serve warm.