(Family Features) The winter months provide many occasions to celebrate, and no celebration is complete without tasty treats. A perfect partner for a broad variety of flavors, popcorn is a versatile pantry staple that can be served plain or as a better-for-you addition to seasonal snacks.
With no artificial additives or preservatives, light and airy popcorn is naturally low in fat and calories, non-GMO, and gluten free, making it a sensible option to satisfy cravings for something savory, sweet, and just about every flavor in-between. Plus, whole-grain popcorn has energy-producing carbohydrates and fiber, which can help keep you satisfied longer.
As a way to honor one of America’s oldest and most beloved snack foods, winter is a perfect opportunity to pop up a bowl to enjoy with loved ones or create whole-grain culinary masterpieces like fragrant and flavorful Jamaican Jerk Popcorn, which features hot pepper, spices, and jerk butter to help you warm up from the inside out.
Find more fun, fluffy and flavorful recipes to celebrate everything winter has to offer at Popcorn.org.
Jamaican Jerk Popcorn
Yield: 4-6 servings
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon minced, seeded scotch bonnet chili pepper
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 cups popped popcorn
In a small saucepan, combine butter, chili pepper, lime zest, chili powder, thyme, allspice, pepper, ginger, garlic powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, onion powder, and salt. Cook over low heat 3-5 minutes, or until butter melts and the mixture is fragrant.
In a large bowl, toss popcorn with the spice mixture until evenly coated.
Tip: Omit scotch bonnet pepper and substitute 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, if preferred.
Source: Popcorn Board
