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Microwave Popcorn

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"Believe it or not, you can make your own delicious, low-fat microwave popcorn using standard popping corn and a brown paper lunch bag. It works perfectly."
PREP TIME  2 Min
COOK TIME  3 Min
READY IN  5 Min
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Original recipe yield: 3 servings
    
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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a cup or small bowl, mix together the unpopped popcorn and oil. Pour the coated corn into a brown paper lunch sack, and sprinkle in the salt. Fold the top of the bag over twice to seal in the ingredients.
  2. Cook in the microwave at full power for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until you hear pauses of about 2 seconds between pops. Carefully open the bag to avoid steam, and pour into a serving bowl.

Note

A few kernels will remain unpopped. Longer cooking may pop the rest, but will burn some of the already-popped kernels, so it is not recommended.

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2006 by Jen S.
I had to make this recipe twice, because the first time it burned after I set the bag on it's side like usual microwave popcorn (recipe did not state how to put bag in). As it turns out, the bag is supposed to be set upright (not on it's side), and it turned out just fine. Try spraying "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" on top to keep it low cal.

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Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by scotdog98
This worked perfectly for me. Very simple and I like knowing what I am eating. Added melted unsalted butter and it was a great treat!

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Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by MIKE FROM PA
We've been doing this for years with a couple minor changes. First, we've always use olive oil which is not only healthier but adds a wonderful flavor. Second, we fold the top of the bag over just once and put one staple in the middle. This allows steam to get out without the top popping open (pun intended). The staple is so small we've never had any problems with sparking or whatever. I've also experimented with adding in a fresh jalapano pepper or some chopped garlic so it is never blah. One last thing, get some popcorn salt, it is much finer than table salt and works so much better. I can't imagine buying MW popcorn with all the additives plus costing $1 per bag or more! Enjoy!!

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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 3

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 137

  • Total Fat: 3.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 389mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.9g
  • Protein: 4.1g

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