Hot Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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Hot Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Description
Hot Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts are prepared by cutting Brussels sprouts in half and tossing them in olive oil, hot honey, salt, and pepper before roasting at 425°F. The roasting process develops a caramelized exterior while maintaining a tender interior. The addition of hot honey imparts mild heat combined with sweetness, enhancing the natural earthiness of the sprouts. After roasting, crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy and tangy contrast, and fresh chives provide a mild onion note as garnish.
This side dish offers a blend of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors along with textural contrast between the crispy edges from roasting and creamy feta. It makes a lively accompaniment to roasted meats or can stand as a flavorful vegetable side on its own. The roasting method can be adjusted for size of sprouts and to ensure crispness by spacing them well on the baking sheet or using two pans to avoid steaming.
To preserve the best roasting results, avoid overcrowding the pan so the sprouts crisp instead of steam. For extra honey flavor, drizzle more hot honey after baking if desired. Serving immediately after roasting maintains the contrast of textures.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts stems removed and cut in half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons hot honey plus more for drizzling
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a bowl, toss the brussels with the olive oil, hot honey and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Spread them out on a nonstick baking sheet. You can use foil on the baking sheet if you wish - I suggest spraying the foil with nonstick spray.
- Roast the brussels for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing once or twice in between to make sure the honey doesn’t burn onto the pan. If you have larger sprouts, you may need to roast them a bit longer.
- As soon as the brussels come out of the oven, transfer them to a dish and top with the crumbled feta, another drizzle of honey if you wish and the chives. Serve immediately!
- Note: If you find that your brussels don’t crisp up, you might want to try 2 sheet pans and spread them out more. Crowding the brussels sprouts can make them steam and not roast in the oven.
Notes
- Ensure sprouts are spread out well on the baking sheet, using two pans if needed to avoid crowding and steaming.
- Drizzle extra hot honey over the sprouts right after roasting to enhance the sweet-heat flavor.
- Roast larger sprouts slightly longer to reach desired tenderness and caramelization.
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