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Mexican Popcorn with Taco Seasoning for a Cinco de Mayo Party!
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Easy Spiced Mexican Popcorn (using Taco Seasoning)

Easy Spiced Mexican Popcorn (using Taco Seasoning) is the best taco popcorn recipe for your next movie night or Cinco de Mayo party! This recipe makes a big batch of popcorn for a perfect low calorie snack. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 226kcal
Author: Lynne Kenton

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Medium to Large Pot with lid
  • Small Bowls
  • Spoon
  • Zester

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Oil of Choice Vegetable, Coconut or Peanut Oil
  • ½ cup Popcorn Kernels
  • ¼ cup Cotija Cheese Grated
  • Zest of a Lime
  • 2 teaspoon Taco Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 2 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast

Instructions

  • Mix together cotija cheese and lime zest in a small bowl.
  • Add oil to a medium sized pot. Add popcorn kernels and place lid on pot. Allow kernels to pop, occasionally shaking the pot. Once kernels stop popping for 2 seconds in between pops, remove popcorn from heat.
  • Pour melted butter on top of popcorn. Stir to coat.
  • Stir in cotija cheese and lime zest, nutritional yeast and taco seasoning.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg