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Reach for Savory Popcorn with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs for a healthier popcorn with lots of flavor...and no butter.
I'm not saying you should eat popcorn for dinner. But, I am saying that this savory popcorn tossed in a cheesy olive oil blend is very satisfying. It's a perfect option for a game day buffet. And, if you happen to eat a great big bowl for an afternoon snack or while watching a movie...then you won't need a very big dinner.
There's no reason to feel guilty about this decision either. 🙂
Why? No butter!
August is National Olive Oil month and to celebrate I've partnered with Pompeian Olive Oil to bring you this recipe. I took the Pompeian Pledge and left the butter out and used olive oil instead. The result? A healthy snack that was absolutely delicious.
Fresh Herb Options
Adding fresh herbs gives this recipe a savory dimension. I seasoned the popcorn with fresh rosemary and thyme...this time. My bucket list includes:
- basil
- parsley
- oregano
- chives
- dill
- cilantro
- tarragon
- lemon rind
All mixed with olive oil, cheese and flavor infusions from lime juice or a dash of sriracha sauce!
Butter to Olive Oil Conversion
Olive oil is an easy substitution for butter in so many different types of recipes including baked goods. As a general rule, ¾ teaspoon of olive oil replaces 1 teaspoon of butter.
Check out Pompeian’s conversion chart and their collection of olive oils which includes Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Special Blends, the premium Varietals Collection to make the perfect swap.
Popcorn drizzled with a cheese and olive oil got two enthusiastic thumbs up by some very tough critics...my girls! I loooved the addition of fresh herbs. Either way, it's savory popcorn for us from now on!
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📋 Recipe
Savory Popcorn Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn ¼ cup kernels
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese plus additional cheese to garnish if desired.
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
Instructions
- Place popcorn in a large bowl.
- Combine olive oil, Parmesan cheese, thyme and rosemary in a small, microwave-safe bowl.
- Cover bowl and microwave olive oil mixture for 10 - 15 seconds.
- Drizzle olive oil mixture over popcorn and toss to coat.
Nutrition
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf Pompeian.
Laney says
This is the absolute best way to eat popcorn. I will never go back to butter again!!!
Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com says
The only gourmet savory popcorn I've tried are pepper and white cheddar .... I think parmesan would work so much better and I will be definitely adding herbs... this recipes sounds awesome!
Paula - bell'alimento says
My kids love snacking on all sorts of flavored popcorn varieties. They would love this.
Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says
I always put cheese on my popcorn so this recipe is right up my alley!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
This is my absolute favorite way to eat popcorn!
Ginny McMeans says
This is going to be perfect on a lot of occasions. The olive oil sounds like heaven.
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
Mmm. This sounds awesome. I love to change up our popcorn routine with different toppings!
Erica Brooks says
My family loves popcorn, especially my hubby. This will go over big at my house.
Lana@NeverEnoughThyme says
I often forget how easy it is to substitute olive oil for butter and oftentimes it tastes even better! Thanks so much for the link to the Pompeian conversion chart - I'm printing it out and putting it on my fridge for reference.
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
I sooo heart savory popcorn!! Love, love, love this parmesan, rosemary, thyme version. I WOULD eat this for dinner. Every night.
The Food Hunter says
I love flavoring my own popcorn
Angie says
This popcorn looks amazing. My husband will love it, he makes popcorn literally every night!