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Overhead, close-up view of a large bowl of vegan buttery popcorn.
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Buttery and "Cheesy" Vegan Popcorn

Ultra-buttery, extra-cheesy, entirely-vegan popcorn that's super quick and easy. The perfect snack or movie-night treat!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Equipment

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

Ingredients

  • 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

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
Recipe by Sam Guarnieri