Chili-Lime Pistachio Popcorn: 1 Zesty Snack
A quick and easy recipe for chili-lime pistachio popcorn, perfect for a flavorful snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop/Air Popper
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup roasted pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels according to your preferred method.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, chili powder, lime zest, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl.
- Pour the chili-lime oil mixture over the popcorn and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the popcorn and toss again.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this zesty snack!
Notes
- For extra lime flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lime juice after tossing with the oil.
- Adjust the chili powder and cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- Feel free to substitute other nuts like cashews or almonds if pistachios are not available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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