Popcorn Seasonings

Directions

COOL RANCH - makes 1½ cups

½ cup (30 g) nutritional yeast

¼ cup (30 g) buttermilk powder

3 tablespoons kosher salt

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons garlic powder

2 tablespoons onion powder

1 tablespoon Aleppo pepper flakes or other fruity, mild chile flakes

2 tablespoons dried parsley

2 tablespoons dried basil

1 tablespoon dried dill

1 teaspoon ground celery seed

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Stir all the ingredients together and store in a tightly sealed glass jar for up to 2 months. Sprinkle onto cooked popcorn while it's still slightly warm but not hot.

COCONUT CURRY - makes 1½ cups (100 g)

¾ cup (30 g) unsweetened coconut flakes

½ cup (30 g) nutritional yeast

2½ tablespoons kosher salt

1½ tablespoons mild or hot curry powder

2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest 1 teaspoon sugar

Stir all the ingredients together and store in a tightly sealed glass jar for up to 2 months. Sprinkle onto cooked popcorn while it's still slightly warm but not hot.

SESAME TURMERIC - makes 1¼ cups (135 g)

½ cup (80 g) sesame seeds, toasted

½ cup (30 g) nutritional yeast

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons dried parsley

1teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

I teaspoon paprika

¾ teaspoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (optional)

Stir all the ingredients together and store in a tightly sealed glass jar for up to 2 months. Sprinkle onto cooked popcorn while it's still slightly warm but not hot.

FRENCH ONION - Makes 1 C

¾ cup (60 g) nutritional yeast

5 tablespoons (35 g) onion powder

5 tablespoons (35 g) dried minced onion

¼ cup (30 g) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

2½ tablespoons kosher salt

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground caraway

1 teaspoon buttermilk powder

Stir all the ingredients together and store in a tightly sealed glass jar for up to 2 months. Sprinkle onto cooked popcorn while it's still slightly warm but not hot.

Notes

Choose one or several of these popcorn seasonings, pair it with some nice organic popcorn kernels, and you have yourself a fine gift, for thank-yous, housewarmings, or any time you want to bring a treat that feels handmade (and is economical).