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Overhead, close-up view of a large bowl of vegan buttery popcorn.

Buttery and "Cheesy" Vegan Popcorn

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Ultra-buttery, extra-cheesy, entirely-vegan popcorn that's super quick and easy. The perfect snack or movie-night treat!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Recipe makes approximately 6 servings

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot with lid
  • Large bowl
  • rubber or silicone spatula (optional)

Ingredients Needed

  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil (i.e. vegetable oil, avocado oil, or sunflower oil)
  • ¾ cup popcorn kernels (unsalted, unbuttered)
  • 3 tablespoons vegan butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  • Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add popcorn kernels and immediately cover pot with lid.
    Overhead view of unpopped popcorn kernels in a large silver pot on a wicker placemat.
  • Shake pot every 30 seconds (do not uncover pot) until popping stops. Once popping stops, immediately transfer popcorn to large bowl.
    Overhead view of vegan popped popcorn in a large silver pot on a wicker placemat.
  • Drizzle melted butter over popcorn and toss or stir to coat. Sprinkle in nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and salt, then toss or stir to coat. Serve warm.
    Overhead view of vegan buttery popcorn in a large silver bowl with a rubber spatula.

Nutrition Info (Approximate)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 192kcal | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 17g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 14g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 120mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg