Snacks
Chili lime popcorn
Popped in a pot with no oil and no butter. An enormous bowl for a little over 120 calories, which is exactly what a film night needs.
Nutrition
Per serving, computed from the real weight of the ingredients.
Protein density: 3.4 g of protein per 100 kcal. Above 10 is excellent for satiety and lean mass.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- Popcorn kernels (unpopped)30 g
- Lime juice10 ml
- Chili powder2 g
Method
- 1
Heat a heavy-bottomed pot with a lid over medium-high, completely dry.
- 2
Add the kernels in a single layer and cover, shaking the pot occasionally.
- 3
Pull it off the heat when three seconds pass between pops.
- 4
Spritz with lime and dust with chili immediately, while still hot.
The detail that matters
Spray the lime on rather than pouring it. It distributes evenly and the chili sticks without the popcorn going soft.
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