Brown Bag Popcorn Recipe

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Servings: 2 Time: 5 minutes

This is one of my FAV snacks while I work on an all-day project! My brain is tired and I usually don’t eat anything. Popcorn is also a whole grain, filling snack with no added oils. I add black pepper, and garlic powder, mix it around, and then add the salt. I use less salt because the pepper and garlic give a great flavor. You can also add herbs or any other spice you like. For a cheese flavor, sprinkle on Nutritional Yeast.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 C popcorn kernels
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Open the brown bag, [lunch bag size is perfect], fully.
  2. Pour the popcorn into the paper bag and fold the top over about 3 inches. Lay the bag flat in the microwave with the fold underneath the bag. You want room for the popcorn to pop.
  3. Microwave on high until the popping has a 3-second gap between pops, about 2-3.5 minutes. The time depends on the strength of the microwave.
  4. Stop the microwave, dump the popped popcorn into a large bowl, and season as desired.
  5. Repeat as needed to get the desired amount of popcorn

Notes: I would use penne or rotini pasta. I used a barista milk for extra creaminess. But, soy is perfect

Abbreviations: C = cup; oz = ounce; Tbsp = tablespoon; tsp = teaspoon

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Marty Davey

Marty Davey, MS, RD, LDN has been assisting clients to lower their A1c, weight, cholesterol and find great meals to work with food allergies since 1995. Her motto is, "I'm not here to judge you, I'm here to help you." Marty became a dietitian after working through her own diet challenges. She is an experienced nutrition researcher working on studies with Marywood University, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and the University of South Carolina for almost 10 years. So, she brings cutting edge research to help you achieve your health goals. Marty has a background in comedy which makes her a sought after presenter. She uses this skill to breakdown complex nutrition concepts for audiences whether at a medical conference or a kitchen table. Marty also loves cooking new foods as well as being outside hiking, camping, and kayaking with her husband.