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Recipes » Healthy Snacks » Lemon Parmesan Popcorn with Infused Algae Oil

Lemon Parmesan Popcorn with Infused Algae Oil

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Easy Lemon Parmesan Popcorn Recipe with Infused Meyer Lemon Algae Oil

An easy Lemon Parmesan Popcorn Recipe with infused Meyer lemon algae oil and cracked pepper. Makes a guilt-free healthy snack!
Easy Lemon Parmesan Popcorn Recipe with Infused Meyer Lemon Algae Oil

You might be surprised to know that I have a full-time job outside of A Side of Sweet doing something completely unrelated to blogging! I actually work nights in the pediatric ICU here in San Francisco as a pediatrician. It’s a busy job, but one that is super rewarding.

With shifts that average 13 hours, I need high quality food to keep me going. Part of my routine is popcorn for a midnight snack every night. It’s high in fiber, low in calories and I don’t have to feel guilty eating it.

When I first acquired my popcorn habit, I knew I needed to stop eating microwave popcorn. If you look at the label, it’s full of strange chemicals and unpronounceable additives. I switched to making it on the stove, but much to my dismay, using olive oil blackened the bottom of our nice pans. It just couldn’t stand up to the high heat needed to pop popcorn!
Easy Lemon Parmesan Popcorn Recipe with Infused Meyer Lemon Algae OilThen I switched to Thrive® Algae Oil. It’s the perfect balance of versatility and goodness. I love that it’s high in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). Replacing saturated fat with sources of monounsaturated fat can help maintain heart health. It also has a high smoke point of up to 485° Fahrenheit, which means it won’t burn at high temperatures. No more blackened pans after making a batch of popcorn.Easy Lemon Parmesan Popcorn Recipe with Infused Meyer Lemon Algae Oil

Thrive® Algae Oil also tastes great. It doesn’t taste a bit like seaweed – it doesn’t even come from the sea! The algae used to make Thrive® algae were actually originally sourced from the sap of a chestnut tree. It has a light, neutral taste that is perfect for popcorn and pretty much any food you can think of – I even use it for baking. This light and fluffy Meyer lemon cake is one of my favorite dessert recipes. The cake also uses the Meyer lemon-infused oil that you’ll make for this lemon parmesan popcorn recipe.Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake Recipe with Infused Meyer Lemon Algae OIl

Infusing oil is super easy and you can use it for everything from popcorn to salad dressing. Make a big batch and it will keep for weeks! It’s a great way to add an extra kick of flavor to your daily cooking. I love pairing it with a bit of cracked pepper and parmesan in this popcorn recipe. So good.

If you’re in the San Francisco Bay area, you can find Thrive® Algae Oil at Costco in Mountain View, Novato, and now Santa Cruz. They’ll be doing in-store demos sampling Thrive® Algae Oil at the Santa Cruz store on Saturday, July 1st and Saturday, July 8th this month! Don’t miss the chance to stop in and try the oil for yourself. You can also find Thrive® Algae Oil on their website or on Amazon.

Easy Lemon Parmesan Popcorn Recipe with Infused Meyer Lemon Algae Oil Easy Lemon Parmesan Popcorn Recipe with Infused Meyer Lemon Algae Oil

P.S. – If you need some more inspiration for using your infused lemon oil, check out this video:

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Lemon Parmesan Popcorn with Infused Algae Oil

Easy Lemon Parmesan Popcorn Recipe with Infused Meyer Lemon Oil
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An easy Lemon Parmesan Popcorn Recipe with Infused Meyer Lemon Algae Oil and cracked pepper. Makes a guilt free healthy snack!

  • Author: Kelly Egan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Lemon Parmesan Popcorn Ingredients:

  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 12 cups popcorn
  • 3 tablespoons of Meyer lemon infused algae oil (recipe below)
  • Zest of one lemon

Meyer Lemon-Infused Oil Recipe: (makes extra)

  • 2 medium Meyer lemons
  • 1 cup Thrive Algae Oil®

Special Equipment:

  • Microplane (optional)
  • Fine mesh strainer

Instructions

Make the Lemon Parmesan Popcorn:

  1. In a small bowl, combine parmesan cheese, black pepper and salt.
  2. Drizzle popped popcorn with Meyer lemon-infused Thrive Algae Oil.
  3. Toss parmesan cheese mixture and lemon zest into popcorn and serve.

Make the Meyer Lemon-Infused Oil:

  1. Use a vegetable peeler or microplane to remove peel from Meyer lemons. Avoid taking the pith or white part of the peel. If using a vegetable peeler, you may need to use a sharp knife to gently shave off any pith.
  2. Combine in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer on medium-low heat. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer. Let cool and transfer to airtight bottle. Will keep at room temperature out of direct sunlight for several weeks.

Notes

Traditional lemons will work for infused oil if you can’t get your hands on Meyer lemons.

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Thanks so much to Thrive Algae Oil® for partnering with me to share this easy lemon-infused recipe! Wondering why I do sponsored posts? Read more here.

P.S. – Need more inspiration for your Meyer lemon-infused oil? Check out this amazing recipe for a light-as-air infused lemon cake!

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June 28, 2017  •  Filed Under: Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Snacks, Recipes, Snacks 16 Comments

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  1. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    June 29, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    This popcorn looks like exactly what I’d like to snack on after a long day! Wish I had all the ingredients now to enjoy it before this evening’s festivities.

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    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      June 30, 2017 at 10:32 am

      You should think about making a batch of infused oil ahead of time so it’s easy to whip up when you have a last minute craving!

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  2. Dorothy Reinhold says

    June 29, 2017 at 6:15 pm

    I love flavored popcorn. I’ve never tried lemon. Such a creative idea!

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    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      June 30, 2017 at 10:32 am

      Yes, it’s such a nice way to add that extra something special!

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  3. Amanda | The Chunky Chef says

    June 29, 2017 at 6:40 pm

    Flavored popcorn is the best… love this lemon version!

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    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      June 30, 2017 at 10:33 am

      Thanks! You should definitely try it!

      ★★★★★

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  4. Dee says

    June 29, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    I love lemon anything, so this popcorn sounds perfect to me. Love that it’s healthy, too!

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    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      June 30, 2017 at 10:33 am

      Awesome! Check out the video for more lemon inspiration!

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  5. Cookin Canuck says

    June 30, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    I am definitely going to check out that oil. Perfect for popcorn! And as for you – you are a superwoman with that schedule!

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    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      July 4, 2017 at 9:13 am

      Haha, I definitely don’t feel like superwoman, but good food is so important on keeping me going!

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  6. Amy @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    July 1, 2017 at 11:26 am

    What an interesting idea to use algae oil! I’ll have to check it out! The flavors of this popcorn look delicious – and I’m amazed that you thought it up while managing that schedule!

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    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      July 4, 2017 at 9:14 am

      You definitely should check out Thrive as an alternative oil option!

      ★★★★★

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  7. Diego Lopes says

    July 5, 2017 at 1:00 pm

    Different way of making popcorns, never tried it with anything but salt, lol. Gonna give this one a go, for sure!

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    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      July 5, 2017 at 1:20 pm

      You’re kidding! There’s a whole new world of popcorn ahead of you friend! I have a bunch of recipes on this site including white chocolate! You have to check them out!

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  8. Jessica | The Novice Chef says

    July 18, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    I am so excited to try that oil! So many uses!

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    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      July 18, 2017 at 9:07 pm

      Yes! I use it in everything!

      ★★★★★

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