Vegan Nutritional Yeast Popcorn
Cheesy, smoky, and deeply satisfying, this stovetop popcorn is the kind of snack that disappears before you even sit down. Nutritional yeast does the heavy lifting here, delivering that savory, almost cheesy depth that makes it genuinely hard to believe there's no dairy involved. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder round out the seasoning blend into something that tastes way more complex than the ingredient list suggests, and a pinch of cayenne adds a subtle kick if you're into that. Melted vegan butter helps every bit of the spice mixture cling to the kernels, so you get bold flavor in every single bite rather than a pile of bland popcorn with seasoning pooled at the bottom. The three-kernel trick for testing oil temperature is a small but brilliant move that takes the guesswork out of stovetop popping and helps you avoid burnt batches. This makes enough for four people as a snack, though sharing is entirely optional.
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4 servings
- 3 tbsp coconut oil or canola oil
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 3 tbsp vegan butter, melted
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¾ tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, stir together the nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne, if using, until evenly combined. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 3 popcorn kernels, cover with the lid, and wait until all 3 kernels pop — this signals the oil is hot enough.
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