Discover a flavor-packed recipe with our Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts. We've turned simple brussels sprouts into a sensational side dish by roasting them to perfection and adding a sweet and spicy twist with hot honey. This dish brings together caramelized goodness, a bit of heat, and a touch of sweetness for a delicious combination. Savor the irresistible taste of these Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts – balanced with crumbled goat cheese and sunflower seeds.
Caramelizing vegetables is always a great way to add tons of flavor! My Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Stacks recipe can attest to that! These Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts pair amazingly with my Buttered Garlic Rice or my Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes.
Ingredients
It is always amazing, when only a few ingredient paired together, can create such a punch of flavor. Here is what I have used to make my Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts.
- Brussel Sprouts
- Liquid Honey
- Chili Flakes
- Fresh Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Salt
See recipe card for quantities.
How to prepare Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts
Start by preheating the oven to 400F with an oven rack in the middle position.
Clean and dry the brussels sprouts. If there is any browning at the root, cut off very little, just enough to remove it. Keep the root intact, in order to prevent the sprout to fall apart when cutting them in half.
Whisk together the liquid honey, chili flakes, crushed garlic, and oil. Once emulsified, place the brussels sprouts in the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
Place the coated brussels sprouts on a baking tray. Sprinkle with salt. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, flipping them over half way through.
When caramelized, take out of the oven and place on a serving plate. Top with crumbled goat cheese, and toasted sunflower seeds. Optionally, you can add fresh or dried cranberries to add a bust of color to this dish.
Substitutions and Variations
- Mild Version - Remove the chili flakes from the recipe for a milder result.
- Bacon - Crumble bacon bits on top of the brussels sprout after placing on the platter.
- Nuts - Add a bit of crunch by sprinkling on some toasted pieces of walnuts or pecans instead of the sunflower seeds with the goat cheese.
Recipe
Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients
- 600 grams Brussels Sprouts
- ¼ cup Liquid Honey
- 1½ teaspoon Chili Flakes
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 6 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F with a rack in the middle position.
- Clean and dry the brussels sprouts. If there is any browning at the root, cut off very little, just enough to remove it. Keep the root intact, in order to prevent the sprout to fall apart when cutting them in half.
- When cutting the brussels sprouts in half, make sure the cut goes through the middle of the root, so that the layers stay together.
- In a large bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together; the honey, chili flakes, minced garlic, and olive oil. Make sure the the mixture comes together (emulsifies).
- Add the prepared brussels sprouts to the dressing and gently toss so that they are all well coated.
- Pour out the mixture onto a baking sheet and spread out the brussels sprouts evenly.
- Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping around the brussels sprouts half way through.
- When nice and caramelized, remove them from the oven and sprinkle with the sea salt flakes or a pinch of salt, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Serve hot and enjoy!
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Notes
- Crumbled Goat Cheese
- Feta Cheese (omit the salt in the recipe if using feta)
- Chopped Toasted Pecans
- Toasted Sunflower Seeds
- Dried or Fresh Cranberries
