So Monika, Michele, and I have been having a conversation about popcorn lately....and I think that we could write several entries on the many ways to enjoy popcorn. Add a side of broccoli or kale, and you've got a quick and easy dinner! Try rounding it out with a Rising Sun or your favorite smoothie. Apple slices and popcorn were a popular combo when we were growing up. I think I have now found the ultimate combination to enjoy one of my favorite snacks while making it delicious and nutritious. I've been using flax oil (omegas), nutritional yeast (b vitamins among other things), gomasio (minerals from sea veggies), along with a little sea salt and various kinds of pepper (Frontier's Tellicherry tonight). And yes, it's still irresistible!! Here are some other favorite combos:- Traditional: good old Earth Balance, nutritional yeast, garlic powder
- Rosemary or garlic olive oil, Herbes de Provence, and sea salt
- Toasted sesame oil, Braggs, nutritional yeast, gomasio, Sichuan pepper
- Olive Oil, Chili powder, sea salt, and depending on your mood, nutritional yeast
- How about some cajun seasonings?? Pick oil of your choice....
- Mesquite, sea salt, and olive oil
There are endless possibilities!!!! How could you ever get tired of eating it? I suspect some people might be putting some lemon pepper on their popcorn....how do you like your popcorn?
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I like the idea of toasted sesame oil.
ReplyDeleteI usually just do grated parmesan (like, the stuff in the green can), sometimes with the addition of garlic salt.
ReplyDeleteBut here's a link with a million ideas I want to try sometime:
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/chile-lime-tequila-popcorn-recipe.html
Oh wow, that cookbook sounds amazing - and dangerous... it's going on the wish list! I'm a fan of 101 cookbooks as well.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, popcorn with olive oil and lemon pepper has been going over quite nicely these days. Although it is suspected of inducing crazy dreams. ;-)
This all sounds so good. Oh, man. I love me some popcorn with lots of brewer's/nutritional yeast and/or hot paprika. I also love it with any good "grana" Italian grated cheese (being certain to put it on while the popcorn is hot). You are all making me hungry again. mmm. Popcorn with a Mojito... mmm...
ReplyDeleteYum yum, i definitely need to try some of these out... i love the spicy ones - with cayenne or cajun seasonings.
ReplyDeletethanks for all the new ideas.