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                Popcorn With Basil & Sun-dried Tomatoes

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Snacks                           Popcorn

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2      tablespoons   Corn oil
  2      tablespoons   Olive oil
  2                    Garlic cloves -- split
    3/4  cup           Popping corn
                       Salt
    1/4  cup           Grated aged provolone
  6                    Sun-dried tomatoes -- oil cure
                       finely chopped
  1      tablespoon    Oil from the tomatoes
 12                    Basil leaves -- finely chopped

ds Cayenne pepper
In a large heavy pot, heat corn oil and olive oil over high heat until the oil smokes. Add 1 kernel popping corn and heat until kernel pops. Add split garlic cloves and rest of popping corn, cover pot, and shake gently until corn starts to pop. Shake vigorously until popping subsides. Remove from heat. Remove garlic. Toss popcorn with provolone, tomatoes, oil, salt and chopped basil.

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