Tex-Mex Popcorn

Name: Tex-Mex Popcorn
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 quarts.
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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

4 quarts

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

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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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 44 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

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