Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup popcorn kernels
- 1 teaspoon oil (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional)
Instructions
- Place popcorn kernels in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add oil and mix gently (if using).
- Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe plate or lid.
- Microwave on high for 2–3 minutes, or until popping slows.
- Carefully remove the bowl (it will be hot).
- Add salt and melted butter.
- Mix well and serve immediately.
Notes
- Stop the microwave when popping slows to avoid burning
- Always use a microwave-safe bowl
- Adjust salt and butter to taste
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg