Popcorn with Basil & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Popcorn tossed with basil, cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. Amazingly delicious popcorn with a twist.
Yield
6 servingsPrep
10 minCook
5 minReady
20 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | tablespoons |
corn oil
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
olive oil
|
|
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
split |
|
| ¾ | cups |
popcorn, unpopped
|
* |
| 1 | x |
salt
|
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
provolone cheese
aged, grated |
*
|
| 6 | each |
sundried tomatoes
oil-cured, finely chopped |
*
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
vegetable oil
from the tomatoes |
|
| 12 | each |
basil
leaves, fresh, finely chopped |
*
|
| 1 | x |
cayenne pepper
to taste |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3E+1 | ml |
corn oil
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
split |
|
| 177 | ml |
popcorn, unpopped
|
* |
| 1 | x |
salt
|
*
|
| 59 | ml |
provolone cheese
aged, grated |
*
|
| 6 | each |
sundried tomatoes
oil-cured, finely chopped |
*
|
| 15 | ml |
vegetable oil
from the tomatoes |
|
| 12 | each |
basil
leaves, fresh, finely chopped |
*
|
| 1 | x |
cayenne pepper
to taste |
*
|
Directions
In a large heavy pot, heat corn oil and olive oil over high heat until the oil smokes.
Add 1 kernel popping corn and heat until kernel pops.
Add split garlic cloves and rest of popping corn, cover pot, and shake gently until corn starts to pop.
Shake vigorously until popping subsides.
Remove from heat. Remove garlic.
Toss together popcorn with provolone, sun-dried tomatoes, oil, salt and chopped basil.
Serve.
