Pecan Popcorn with Rosemary and Thyme

  • 8 cups

Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp
      30 mL extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 ½ tbsp
      22 mL minced fresh rosemary
    • 1 tbsp
      15 mL minced fresh thyme
    • tsp
      0.5 mL crushed red pepper (optional)
    • 1 ½ cups
      375 mL pecan halves
    • 1 tbsp
      30 mL vegetable oil (such as canola oil)
    • cup
      75 mL popcorn kernels
    • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C).
    2. Combine the olive oil, rosemary, thyme and crushed red pepper, if using, in a heavy small skillet over medium-low heat. Cook until the mixture is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Place the pecans in a small baking pan and roast until toasted, about 7 minutes. Set aside.
    3. Combine the vegetable oil and 3 popcorn kernels in a heavy 4-quart saucepan or large pot. Cover and cook over medium heat until 2 or 3 kernels pop, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining corn kernels. Cover and cook until the popping stops, shaking the pan frequently, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
    4. Add the pecans and olive oil mixture and stir until the popcorn and pecans are coated with the oil mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and serve right away as a snack.
Notes

Per 1 cup (250 mL) serving:

  • 230 calories,
  • 21g fat,
  • 9g carbohydrate,
  • 3g protein,
  • 2g saturated fat per serving.