Tex-Mex Popcorn Recipe

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Spicy Southwest seasoning makes this snackin' good popcorn ideal for any fiesta. —Katie Rose, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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Tex-Mex Popcorn Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 16 Servings

10 5 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup popcorn kernels
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
Refrigerated butter-flavored spray
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika

Directions

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the popcorn kernels, oil and cumin seeds until oil begins to sizzle. Cover and shake for 2-3 minutes or until popcorn stops popping.
Transfer to a large bowl; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Continue spritzing and tossing until popcorn is coated. Yield: 4 quarts.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 44 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 150 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Tex-Mex Popcorn in Taste of Home October/November 2010, p43