Sesame Parmesan Popcorn
Sesame Parmesan Popcorn blends warm, freshly popped kernels with melted butter, toasted sesame oil, and a shower of finely grated Parmesan for a nutty, salty hit in every bite. It’s rich yet balanced, with a toasty aroma and crisp texture that makes it perfect for movie nights, casual gatherings, or an anytime snack.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sesame Parmesan Popcorn, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 10
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 1
Pop the popcorn in a hot air popper or microwave popper following the manufacturer's directions. Transfer it to a large bowl.
- 2
Combine the butter and sesame oil in a small bowl. Drizzle over the popcorn. Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; toss thoroughly to coat.
- Calories 114.42 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 1.84 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 5.31 g 2%
- Total Fat 10.16 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.81 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 13.54 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 50.64 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.82 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 34.8 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.18 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 27.15 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 35.3 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Sesame Parmesan Popcorn is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Popcorn Kernels, and Salt. Each serving provides about 114.42 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sesame Parmesan Popcorn made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Popcorn Kernels, Salt, Sesame Oil. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sesame Parmesan Popcorn?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 114.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sesame Parmesan Popcorn easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Sesame Parmesan Popcorn healthy?
- Sesame Parmesan Popcorn has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 114.42 calories and 1.84 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.81 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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