Popcorn with Olive Oil and Parmesan

This popcorn is the perfect snack for any occasion. It's fluffy, flavorful, and easy to make. The olive oil adds a rich, savory flavor, while the Parmesan cheese adds a touch of umami. The salt and pepper help to balance out the flavors and make this popcorn irresistible.

Popcorn is a type of corn that pops when heated. The kernels are made up of a hard outer shell and a soft, starchy interior. When the kernels are heated, the water inside them turns to steam and expands. This causes the shell to burst and the starch to puff up, creating the fluffy popcorn that we all know and love.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 5 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the popcorn kernels and cook, shaking the pot constantly, until the kernels have popped.
3. Remove the pot from the heat and pour the popcorn into a bowl.
4. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper over the popcorn and toss to coat.

Why It Works

• The olive oil adds a rich, savory flavor to the popcorn.
• The Parmesan cheese adds a touch of umami to the popcorn.
• The salt and pepper help to balance out the flavors and make this popcorn irresistible.