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BBQ Popcorn
5 min prep time
10 min cook time
2servings
Recipe by
Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN
Source
The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook
Photo by
Renee Comet
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
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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
- Amount per serving Calories 130
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Total Fat
6g
- Saturated Fat 0.7g
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 200mg
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Total Carbohydrate
18g
- Dietary Fiber 3g
- Total Sugars 1g
- Added Sugars 0g
- Protein 3g
- Potassium 100mg
- Phosphorous 75mg
Ingredients
no-sugar-added barbecue sauce or <a href="https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/fruit-sweetened-bbq-sauce.html" target="_blank">Fruit-Sweetened BBQ Sauce</a>
1 tbsp
smoked paprika
1/2 tsp
salt
1/8 tsp
avocado oil or sunflower oil
2 tsp
popcorn kernels
1/4 cup
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