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
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- Prep time
- 5 min
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- Cook time
- 10 min
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- Servings
- 2 Servings
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- Serving size
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2 1/2 cups
Ingredients
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no-sugar-added barbecue sauce or Fruit-Sweetened BBQ Sauce
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
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smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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salt
- 1/8 tsp
- 1/8 tsp
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avocado oil or sunflower oil
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
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popcorn kernels
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
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Directions
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In a small bowl, stir together the barbecue sauce, smoked paprika, and salt; set aside.
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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.
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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.