Step up your popcorn game with dashes of Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese! Watch as Donna from our Blues Café kitchen makes easy Mediterranean magic popcorn. BCBSKS members – this recipe and more can be found in the WebMD portal in your Blue Access® account!

Ingredients:

• 1 bag of light microwave popcorn, popped (about 9 cups)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

1. Put popcorn in a large bowl.
2. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the top, followed by the Italian herbs and grated Parmesan.
3. Toss to blend well. Keep in a sealable plastic bag and eat within 2 days.

Yield: 3 servings

Nutritional Information:

Per serving: 121 calories, 3 g protein, 12.5 g carbohydrate, 6.5 g fat, 1.2 g saturated fat, 2 mg cholesterol, 2.5 g fiber, 125 mg sodium (if using lower-sodium microwave popcorn). Calories from fat: 49%.

© 2006 Elaine Magee