Making popcorn yourself is super easy and ensures your popcorn is healthier than the store-bought versions. Homemade stovetop popcorn only takes about 10 minutes to make and is much lower in fat and calories, while still being high in fibre.

This recipe yields about 4 cups of popcorn, which is 2 servings‘ worth. It’s easy to adjust to make as many servings as you want. As a rule, about 1/8 cup of kernels will yield 2 cups popcorn, which is one serving.

It is also up to you if you want to customize this recipe with seasoning. Personally, I add a tablespoon of melted butter to my popcorn along with the salt and pepper. For a smokey and spicy option, add smoked paprika and cayenne, or for a sweet snack, add a mixture of butter, sugar, and cinnamon.

Servings: 2 | Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
• 1 tablespoon oil (you can use any you like – canola oil, olive oil, coconut oil, etc.)
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt, or more to taste*
• Ground black pepper to taste

* Note on salt: be gentle when adding the salt since it adds up quickly. There have been many times when I accidentally over-salted my popcorn. When adding salt and other spices you need to toss it thoroughly.

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a small-to-medium sized pot over medium heat.
2. Add the popcorn kernels and cover the pot with a lid.
3. Give the pot a shake every minute or so. It might take a few minutes for the kernels to start popping. Once they do, shake the pot continuously until you stop hearing pops.
4. Add salt, pepper, and any other optional seasonings, and toss well to combine.

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