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Lemon Thyme Popcorn in a bowl.
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4 from 4 votes

Lemon Thyme Popcorn

You'll love the salty, herb and lemon flavor of this popcorn!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon popcorn
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Use an air popcorn popper and pop your kernels into a medium sized bowl.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the microwave.
  • Zest 1 teaspoon of lemon, chop up a teaspoon of fresh thyme and add it to the melted butter.
  • Juice half of the lemon into the butter.
  • Whisk the butter mixture together and drizzle over the popcorn.
  • Sprinkle the popcorn with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then toss.

Notes

I have not tried using dried herbs with this recipe only fresh. If you do use dried I would use less.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 47mg | Fiber: 3g | Iron: 1mg