Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts with Feta

This recipe post has been sponsored by the dietitians at the Canadian Sugar Institute.

Make these Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts with Feta for an easy and crowd-pleasing holiday side dish. Sweet, spicy and salty, this recipe has it all!

I have partnered with the Canadian Sugar Institute to bring you this Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts with Feta recipe. Even if you’ve never been a fan of brussels sprouts before, don’t write them off until you try this version! The sweet and spicy hot honey, paired with the salty feta cheese takes this vegetable to the next level! You may even be asking for seconds!

For more information on how different types of sugars can fit within a balanced diet, check out the Canadian Sugar Institute website.

Ingredients for Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts

Your time is precious so I wanted to make this recipe as simple as it could be. All you need to make the hot honey is:

• Honey
• Chili flakes

For the rest of the dish, you will need:

• Brussels sprouts
  • Don’t forget to rinse and pat dry the brussels sprouts before preparing this dish.
• Olive oil
  • You could also use any kind of oil that is mild in flavour and is appropriate for temperatures of 425F.
• Feta cheese
  • You will love the salty flavour paired with the sweet and spicy hot honey! If needed, opt for a lactose-free feta cheese.
• Garlic powder, salt and pepper

How to Make Hot Honey

Hot honey is made from chili flakes and honey (sometimes also vinegar) and is a spicy twist on the sweet condiment. It has been impossible to find in my local stores, so I figured I just needed to make it myself. Once I learned how, I couldn’t believe how easy it was! It takes less than 5 minutes and you can make a big batch at once (like in this recipe) to keep for multiple uses.

1. In a small saucepan, add ½ cup of honey and 2 tsp of chili flakes. If you can handle and enjoy spicier foods, you could use 1 tbsp of chili flakes.
2. Bring this mixture to a boil and then keep it on the heat while you stir for 20-30 seconds.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the mixture into a glass jar. For a milder honey, strain out the chili flakes as you pour it into the jar. The longer the honey sits with the chili flakes in it, the spicier it will become.
4. Seal and store until you’re ready to use it!

Once the hot honey has cooled and the brussels sprouts are roasted, it’s just a matter of assembling. Drizzle the honey on top of the veggies and sprinkle on some chunks of feta cheese. Serve this immediately so everything is nice and warm. Enjoy!

Thank you to the Canadian Sugar Institute for sponsoring this recipe post and spreading the message that vegetables can be nutritious AND delicious!

I hope these Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts with Feta are a new favourite side dish in your household. Don’t forget to check out some of these other sides for more inspiration:

• Holiday Crostini with Strawberry Chia Jam
• Peach and Brie Bites 
• Sriracha Cauliflower Wings with Peanut Sauce
• Herb and Garlic Potato Salad

 

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