How to Make BBQ Popcorn
Popcorn has a bad reputation as a salty, buttery junk food. But without all the salt, butter, and oil that movie theaters add, popcorn is actually a healthy whole grain snack. It’s also low in calories, allowing for generous portion sizes compared to other snack foods. This popcorn recipe gets its flavor from a little bit of barbecue sauce and smoked paprika. You can use store-bought barbecue sauce (look for a brand with no added sugar), or whip up this quick and easy Fruit-Sweetened BBQ Sauce.
Find this recipe and more in The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN
5 min prep time
10 min cook time
2servings
2 1/2 cups
Step-By-Step Instructions:
- In a small bowl, stir together the barbecue sauce, smoked paprika, and salt; set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, fully heat the oil. Add the popcorn kernels, cover with a lid, and periodically shake the saucepan until you hear the popping begin. Let the popcorn pop undisturbed until it stops, about 3 minutes. Carefully remove lid.
- Immediately pour the barbecue sauce mixture onto popcorn while over medium heat. Stir well until the popcorn is lightly coated and re-crisped, about 2 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition facts
2 Servings
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Serving Size
2 1/2 cups
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Amount per serving
Calories
130
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
6g
8%-
Saturated Fat
0.7g
4% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
0mg
0% -
Sodium
200mg
9% -
Total Carbohydrate
18g
7%-
Dietary Fiber
3g
11% -
Total Sugars
1g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
3g
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Potassium
100mg
2%