HERBED POPCORN

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I found this easy snack recipe when looking for different ways to use garden herbs. Although I haven't made this yet I am planning on making this when rosemary is ready for use. Recipe source: Garden Guide 2004. Prep time includes 48 hours standing time.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P2DT7m

Yield 14 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup unpopped popcorn
12 sprigs rosemary, cut into 6-inch long pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
1/2 cup pine nuts, optional
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a small saucepan over low heat for 3 minutes.
  • Add popcorn kernels, rosemary sprigs and 1 teaspoon salt to oil.
  • Remove from heat and let stand at room temperature for 48 hours.
  • Drain kernels, reserving 3 tablespoons oil, discard rosemary.
  • In a large dutch oven place the 3 tablespoons of reserved oil and add corn kernels.
  • Cover pan and cook for 4 minutes over high heat, shaking pan often (or corn will burn) until popping begins to slow down.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Let stand 2 minutes or until popping stops.
  • Place popcorn in a large bowl.
  • Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, pine nuts (if desired) and chopped rosemary.
  • Toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 249.6, Carbohydrate 0.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.7

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