Microwave Popcorn

Microwave popcorn is easy to make using standard popping corn and a brown paper lunch bag — it's low-fat, delicious, and works perfectly every time.

• Preparation Time: 2 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 137 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 0.5 cup unpopped popcorn

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook in the microwave at full power for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until you hear pauses of about 2 seconds between pops. Carefully open the bag to avoid steam, and pour into a serving bowl.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Mix together unpopped popcorn and oil in a cup or small bowl.

Step 4

Pour the coated corn into a brown paper lunch sack, and sprinkle in the salt. Fold the top of the bag over twice to seal in the ingredients.