Homemade Vegan Popcorn

If you've run out of bags of microwave or pre-packaged popcorn, don't despair! It's super easy to make your own popcorn at home. All you need is a microwave or stovetop and some tasty popcorn kernels. This recipe is quick and pop-ilicious any time of day!

Course Appetizer or Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword popcorn

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 3

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 214kcal

Author Gina House | World of Vegan

Equipment

1 sturdy pot with lid 3-6 quart size

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil coconut, canola, or grapeseed are best
½ cup popcorn kernels

Instructions

Place a sturdy pot on the stovetop over medium high heat.
Add a tablespoon of oil (with a high smoking point, like coconut, canola, or grapeseed) to the bottom of the pan with 2-3 popcorn kernels. Cover with lid.
When you hear the kernels popping, take off of the heat, remove the lid, and add a half cup of kernels. Place back on heated stovetop. Cover and shake well.
While the popcorn pops, make sure to continue to shake occasionally so that the popcorn won't burn. When the time between pops begins to slow down, that's an indication that it's just about done.
When the popcorn is done, take off of the heat, and turn off the burner. Pour popped corn into a large bowl and add any toppings you wish. Enjoy!

Notes

Microwave Popcorn Method: Fill a brown paper sandwich bag, silicone popcorn maker, or glass popcorn popper with 1/3 cup of popcorn kernels. If using a bag, fold the top over at least twice before placing in the microwave. Cook in microwave for 1.5-2.5 minutes, depending on the power of your machine. Once you hear a lull in popping, that's when to take the popcorn out. Pour into a good sized bowl and season with vegan butter or oil, salt, and other seasonings of your choice. This portion serves 1-2 people.
Seasonings and Toppings: Vegan butter, flavored oil, nutritional yeast, vegan cheese, dry herbs and seasonings, melted chocolate, candy, pretzels, vegan caramel, or any thing you like!

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