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Better Than Movie Theater Popcorn

Name: Better Than Movie Theater Popcorn
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup Popcorn kernels; 1/4 tsp Ground turmeric; 3 tbsp Vegan butter; 1/4 tsp Sea salt; 2 tbsp Melted butter; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Maria Connie Villa March 30, 2022

Servings: 6 Total Time: 7 mins Difficulty: Beginner

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This better than movie theater popcorn recipe uses vegan butter for cooking and turmeric! It is better than any movie theater popcorn, and it is all natural too!

Why will you love this popcorn?

You do not need to go to the movie theater to enjoy the most mouthwatering buttery popcorn ever! Enjoy buttery goodness at home with this simple vegan and healthy recipe.

Looking for other fast healthy snack recipes? Then, give my Chocolate Chia Pudding or my Spicy Mexican Hummus a try!

Key ingredients and items you need for the movie theater popcorn

Ingredients

Popcorn kernels, organic
Vegan butter – I used the salted vegan butter from Trader Joes, and it tastes so good!
Turmeric – ground turmeric
Sea Salt – use any salt you like.

Equipment

Big pot with lid – you do not want a heavy Dutch oven for this. Make sure it is a large pot that you can easily move because we will be shaking this pot on the stovetop when the popping starts.
Measuring spoons
Measuring cups
Whisk or mixing spoon
Mixing bowls (if needed)

What makes this movie theater popcorn “healthy”?

This movie theater popcorn is made with organic ingredients. It only takes popcorn kernels, ground turmeric, and vegan butter or oil. This popcorn does not have any additives or preservatives harmful to your health, and you have control over how much salt you add and the quality of butter you use.

How to make healthy movie theater popcorn step by step

Measure 3 tablespoons of vegan salted butter or coconut oil, or any oil you like and place in a big pot on the stove top in medium to high heat.
When the butter melts or the oil gets hot, add the turmeric and stir quickly, then immediately add the popcorn kernels. Stir more and cover the pot with a lid but leave it ajar so steam can escape. Reduce the heat to medium heat. Shake the pot frequently to avoid burning.
Grab the sides of your pot with heat resistant mittens to protect your hands from the heat and shake the pot so that the kernels do not stick to the bottom. Be very careful. Shake until the popcorn starts popping.
Let the popcorn pop for a little while and wait until the pops slow down. Remove immediately from the heat. Let the popcorn rest covered for about 5 minutes to prevent the popcorn jumping in your face.
Serve and add salt to taste. You can add 2 tbsp melted butter for extra butter flavor.

Useful tips and tricks for the best Movie Theater Popcorn

Substitutions
- Vegan butter: regular butter – salted or unsalted, coconut oil, olive oil, coconut oil or any plant-based oil that resists high heat.
- If you use real butter, there is a recommended process of clarification to do for your popcorn. However, you can use ghee which is clarified butter and avoid this process. I used vegan butter and I had no soggy popcorn, it turned perfect.

Additional add ins: 2 tbsp melted butter for extra butter flavor, or 2 tbsp melted coconut oil for extra coconutty flavor. You can also add some pepper to add to turmeric’s absorption and therapeutic activity.

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