Lifestyle Diets Clean-Eating Clean-Eating for Kids Clean-Eating Kids Snacks Lime & Parmesan Popcorn 5.0 (1) 1 Review Skip the bag of microwaved popcorn and satisfy a snack craving by making your own flavored popcorn. In this healthy popcorn recipe, we use Parmesan cheese, lime zest and a hint of chili powder, but feel free to use your favorite spices. For the best flavor, opt for olive oil cooking spray to help the toppings stick to the popcorn. By Sara Haas, RDN, LDN Sara Haas, RDN, LDN Sara is a food and nutrition expert with formal training in culinary arts. She has been a registered and licensed dietitian since 2002 and a professional chef since 2008. She works as a consultant chef and dietitian with a focus on writing, recipe development and food photography. Sara is the author of the Taco! Taco! Taco! cookbook and co-author of the Fertility Foods Cookbook. Her cooking, nutrition and food expertise have been featured in all forms of media. She also loves conducting cooking demonstrations and enjoys speaking at conferences, expos and other engagements. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 serving Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 cups plain air-popped popcorn Olive oil cooking spray 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon lime zest Pinch of chili powder Pinch of salt Directions Lightly coat popcorn with cooking spray; toss with Parmesan, lime zest, chili powder and salt. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2016 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 113 Calories 5g Fat 14g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size 2 cups Calories 113 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 0g Protein 4g 7% Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 4mg 1% Vitamin A 131IU 3% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Folate 6mcg 1% Sodium 244mg 11% Calcium 47mg 4% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 25mg 6% Potassium 68mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.