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

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

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.

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

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veggiemama

Jan 1, 2012

I love this popcorn!
Kefirkarin

Mar 23, 2011

We all LOVE this popcorn! Just the right blend of spices for the whole family and light enough that we don't feel stuffed after a snack.