Pop up this delicious popcorn snack recipe and enjoy an easy on the go munchie or a bite that’s perfect for game night, movie night, or an after school snack for you and the kids!
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Chili Lime Popcorn and Fall Schedules
So it’s starting to feel a bit more like fall the last few days. I’ve been liking the nicer weather and it being slightly cooler out, but wish I could be outside more enjoying it. I’m settling back into the school schedule and routines, and my work day doesn’t allow me to get outside as much as I might like. We have, however, been enjoying time in the morning and evenings outside when we can.
Joelle and I have been trying out meal prepping the last few weeks in an effort to help us stick to better eating habits; this means we make all of our meals on one day for the entire week. It makes for a long day but has helped us so far to eat better and want to order out or grab something quick much less. Full credit to Joelle who is doing basically all of the cooking and prepping right now with me back at school.
One of my weaknesses is a good salty savory snack, and this chili lime popcorn has become one of my new favorites. The lime flavor and chili seasoning go wonderfully together to create a snack that I just can’t put down. It’s a healthy treat that I don’t have to feel bad about (as long as I don’t eat the whole batch at once!).
We found this chili lime seasoning at Trader Joe’s, but the Tajin brand chili lime seasoning would work great as well in this recipe. I’m anxious to try it out on other stuff as well, but I can say it makes a perfect popcorn seasoning. Just pop up your popcorn in an air popper, coat with some oil and seasoning, and enjoy!
Chili Lime Popcorn makes the Perfect Snack
Using only 3 ingredients, this savory treat is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Pop up a batch to use as snacks or in lunches throughout the week, or pop up a big bowl before settling down for movie night with your partner or with the family. Have some available as an after work or after school bite, or make extra for board game night. It would make a great addition to tailgate parties and game days as well!
Pop up this delicious popcorn snack recipe and enjoy an easy on the go munchie or a bite that’s perfect for game night, movie night, or an after school snack for you and the kids!
Heat coconut oil for 15-20 seconds in the microwave, or until melted
Pop popcorn in an air popper
Coat popcorn in melted coconut oil
Sprinkle chili lime seasoning evenly over popcorn
Mix up and taste, adjusting seasonings as needed
Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to make this ahead of time for snacks throughout the week. It keeps in a Ziploc bag for several days!
Other Great Snacks
Check out these other great snacks from us to meet all your needs:
Green Chile Popcorn
Chipotle Salsa
5 minute Guacamole
Blueberry Lavender Lemon Energy Bites
Strawberry Cherry Apple Chia Bars
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
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Add a spicy, savory snack to your next movie marathon with Eloté-style popcorn. It's a delightfully addictive riff on a favorite Mexican dish, featuring the tang of Tajin seasoning (a blend of chili peppers, lime and salt), the light and cheesy flavor of nutritional yeast and just a hint of sweetness.
Sprinkle on some nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor. Melt some butter or coconut oil and drizzle it over the popcorn. Mix in some dried herbs, like rosemary or thyme. Add a sweet touch with a sprinkle of cinnamon or brown sugar.
If you use oil for popping your popcorn, the seasoning will stick to it easily. However, to get flavor and stick to air-popped popcorn without fat, you can mist your popped popcorn with a bit of water or some other liquid. Sprinkle your popcorn as you move it to the bowl with a little liquid spray bottle.
If you prefer to skip butter and oils all together, but still want salt and seasonings to adhere to your popcorn, consider using a light mist of vinegar or melted ghee on the freshly popped kernels.
It's the lime juice you really taste when it hits your tongue. It's all about the salty tang. And, as they carefully print on the cap, this is not a candy. Tajin seasoning can be used for all sorts of dishes.
Tajín isn't very spicy, but it does have a great tangy flavor and a bit of heat (go for the habanero seasoning mix if you prefer more of a kick!). Try adding a few dashes to Ree Drummond's spicy beans or sprinkle some on top of her spicy lime chicken quesadillas.
Try microwaving a glass of water first to help create a humid environment for your kernels. This will help the kernels remain tender, rather than tough. Then let your microwave work its magic, but make sure not to leave your microwave unattended when popping!
Dogs can eat popcorn as long as it's plain and air-popped popcorn, and only eaten in moderation. However, any added seasonings we love to slather on top which can be bad for dogs, and you shouldn't feed them this type of popcorn.
Can you just melt butter and put it on popcorn? Yes absolutely – it makes the best buttered popcorn if you do it this way. Be sure to shake it so the butter is evenly distributed throughout the kernels.
But avocado oil, olive oil, or safflower oil are good alternatives too. Nutritional yeast: I always use Bragg's! Salt: Fine sea salt (or even regular iodonized table salt) will do. Just add however much you like, to taste.
Bake for 15 minutes, remove from the oven, flip the chips and return to the oven, until lightly browned and crisp, another 5-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and immediately sprinkle with salt and tajin seasoning to taste, so the salt and spices will stick to the chips.
Simply sprinkle TAJIN® on your favorite foods, fruits and veggies to your liking. Discover just how much tastier fruits like oranges, watermelon, mangoes and pineapples are after a sprinkling of TAJÍN®. Vegetables like corn on the cob, potatoes, avocados, cucumbers, and carrots will become instant family favorites.
You add seasoning after popping the popcorn. However, keep in mind to always add your seasoning while the popcorn is still hot. That way, moisture residue from popping steam will help your seasoning stick to the popcorn.
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