Kids Can Make: Healthy Taco Popcorn Recipe

Name: Kids Can Make: Healthy Taco Popcorn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 large sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed; about 3 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch strips; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Pinch cayenne pepper; Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup popcorn kernels

Servings: persons

20 large sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed; about 3 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup popcorn kernels

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Special equipment: a spice grinder
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Make the Spice Mix: Put half the tomato strips in a single layer on a microwavable plate.
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Microwave in 30-second increments, checking the texture in between, until they begin to harden but are still red and slightly pliable, 1 to 2 minutes.
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(They may begin to brown and taste bitter if cooked too long.)
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Let sit until cool and completely hardened, about 2 minutes.
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Repeat with the remaining tomato strips.
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Transfer the cooled tomato strips to a spice grinder, and grind to a powder.
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Discard any pieces that won't grind.
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Add the nutritional yeast, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt, and grind to a fine powder.
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Make the taco popcorn: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Add the popcorn kernels.
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When one pops, cover the pot, and cook, shaking the pot constantly, until the popping subsides to 1 pop every 20 seconds.
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Pour in the melted butter, and toss to coat.
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Add 2 heaping tablespoons of taco spice and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and toss again to coat.
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Store the remaining taco spice blend at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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(You'll have enough to make 3 more batches of popcorn.)

215

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 large sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed; about 3 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch strips, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Kids Can Make: Healthy Taco Popcorn falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kids Can Make: Healthy Taco Popcorn

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