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Side dishe for 4

Homemade Popcorn

Popcorn kernels cook in vegetable oil, then receive melted butter, salt, and nutritional yeast for a savory finish.

Typical price

$2.30for 4 servings

$0.57 per serving$2.30 for 4

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What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical3.75 oz$0.34Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical3 oz$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown$2.30

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Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup popcorn kernels
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

Steps

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat for 3 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat and add three popcorn kernels.
  3. Cover the pot, wait for the test kernels to pop, then add the remaining kernels.
  4. Cover and shake the pot every few seconds as the kernels pop for 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Pour the popcorn into a large bowl and toss it with the melted butter, salt, and nutritional yeast.

Swaps

  • Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

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