If you can bypass the butter, popcorn is a low-fat, whole-grain snack full of fiber. In honor of National Popcorn Month, here’s a recipe to gussy up fat-free microwave popcorn with herbs and cheese and a single tablespoon of butter to make them stick.
Rosemary-cheese popcorn
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Yield: 8 cups
8 cups popped 94 percent fat-free microwave popcorn
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary
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Combine all ingredients in a covered container or plastic 2 1/2-gallon sealable plastic bag; seal. Shake vigorously to coat well.
Nutrition information per cup:
53 calories, 43% of calories from fat, 3 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 6 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 82 mg sodium, 1 g fiber