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    Turmeric Popcorn with Garlic and Dill

    Published: Jul 10, 2017 · Modified: Jun 22, 2020 by Alyssa · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Turmeric popcorn with garlic and dill takes just minutes to make on the stovetop. Cooking stovetop popcorn with coconut oil yields light and fluffy popcorn that isn't greasy at all. This healthy snack is colored naturally with ground turmeric!

    A shallow serving bowl of turmeric popcorn in front of a salt shaker

    Up until a few years ago I was under the assumption that making homemade popcorn was a big to-do. Not sure why? I guess I figured if they made bags of microwave popcorn, than the alternative must be a pain to make or require special popcorn-making equipment.

    As it turns out, that's not the case whatsoever. All you need is a large pot, a little bit of oil, popcorn kernels, and your favorite popcorn seasonings and you're all set for your next snack attack.

    (And if you're in the mood for dessert, add in sugar and some chocolate and you've got yourself chocolate drizzled kettle corn).

    I love to use coconut oil to make stovetop popcorn because it melts quickly, doesn't burn, and doesn't leave the popcorn kernels feeling greasy. Just two tablespoons are used to make the batch of quite a few servings, making this turmeric popcorn recipe a healthy snack option. Especially since popcorn is 100% whole grain and a good source of fiber.

    My preference is using refined coconut oil here, as it's virtually flavorless. Unrefined coconut oil has a coconutty aroma and flavor, which may or may not be a flavor combo you're after here. Just a heads up to use whichever variety you prefer.

    An overhead view of a serving bowl of popcorn next to a salt shaker and a wooden spoon

    Natural yellow coloring

    We're all familiar with neon yellow movie theater popcorn, which for obvious reasons isn't an everyday kind of snack food. This turmeric popcorn plays on the nostalgia of movie popcorn, except the all-natural coloring is provided solely by ground turmeric!

    The trick to coloring the popcorn evenly with turmeric (and the salt, garlic powder, and dried dill) is to add it to the melted coconut oil just before pouring in the popcorn kernels. This way the kernels will be coated evenly by the turmeric as the popcorn pops.

    Once the popcorn has slowed to about five or six seconds between pops, you'll want to remove the pot from the heat and crack the lid to allow the steam to escape. Trapping the steam risks your popcorn becoming soggy, and that's not good.

    I actually prefer not to coat this popcorn with extra oil once it's popped, but you can certainly do that if you like. The last step is to toss the popcorn with a few extra shakes of seasoning to taste.

    Salt is a popcorn must (like in this salted lime popcorn!), and garlic is practically my right-hand spice, so those two were obvious additions here. The earthy flavor of turmeric works really well with dill, and all together provide a well-rounded flavor for this homemade popcorn recipe.

    Recipe notes

    • If you have any popcorn leftover, store it in a food storage container with an airtight lid and it'll remain crunchy.
    • I recommend prepping all of your ingredients and having them ready to go because this recipe goes quickly. It's go time once the first kernel pops! The popping will only take a few minutes.
    A serving bowl of turmeric popcorn next to a shaker of salt

    Turmeric Popcorn with Garlic and Dill

    Turmeric popcorn with garlic and dill takes just minutes to make on the stovetop. Cooking stovetop popcorn with coconut oil yields light and fluffy popcorn that isn’t greasy at all. This healthy snack is colored naturally with ground turmeric!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Snacks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 161kcal
    Author: Alyssa

    Ingredients

    • ¼ teaspoon salt, plus extra for serving
    • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric, plus extra for serving
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, plus extra for serving
    • ¼ teaspoon dried dill, plus extra for serving
    • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
    • ⅓ cup popcorn kernels
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    Instructions

    • Stir together ¼ teaspoon each of salt, ground turmeric, garlic powder, and dried dill in a small bowl. Set aside.
    • Add coconut oil and about 2-3 popcorn kernels to a large saucepan (that has a lid) set over medium-high heat. Keep a close eye as the coconut oil melts and watch to see when the first kernel pops.
    • Once the first kernel pops, add the spice mix, immediately add the rest of the kernels, and place the lid on the saucepan.
    • Put the lid on the saucepan, put on oven mitts, and grab the saucepan by the side handles. Shake the saucepan side to side on the stovetop (you'll hear lots of popping), until the popping begins to slow down to about 2-3 seconds between pops. Remove the saucepan from the heat and crack the lid so the steam can escape.
    • Sprinkle in extra salt, ground turmeric, garlic powder, and dried dill to taste and toss to combine. Store excess popcorn in an airtight container.

    Notes

    Refined coconut oil is my personal preference as it does not have any coconut aroma or flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10.2g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 194mg | Fiber: 3g | Iron: 0.5mg
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    Nutritional information is provided as an estimate. As it can vary due to many factors (brands used, quantities, etc.), we cannot guarantee its accuracy.

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    1. Holly says

      March 16, 2021 at 4:05 pm

      5 stars
      Very delicious! Everyone here loves it.

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      • Alyssa says

        March 20, 2021 at 10:11 am

        So happy to hear! 🙂

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    2. Sues says

      July 10, 2017 at 9:51 pm

      I love homemade popcorn made with coconut oil. But with turmeric?? That's an amazing idea!!

      Reply
    3. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

      July 10, 2017 at 7:04 am

      Homemade popcorn is my favorite! Now I've got a craving for it for breakfast haha. Love that tumeric in here! Such a great flavor, especially with the garlic and dill.

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