Description
These Sweet and Spicy Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts offer a delightful balance of tender, caramelized greens with a perfectly sweet and fiery glaze, making them an easy and impressive side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
• 1.5 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved • 3 tbsp olive oil • 1/3 cup honey • 1-2 tbsp hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot or Sriracha) • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • Salt and black pepper to taste • 2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, gently coat the halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Arrange the Brussels sprouts on the baking sheet with their cut sides facing down, ensuring they are in a single layer.
4. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and beautifully charred on the bottom.
5. While the sprouts are roasting, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well combined.
6. Once the Brussels sprouts are out of the oven, generously drizzle the hot honey glaze over them and toss gently to coat.
7. Transfer the glazed sprouts to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds, if you like.
Notes
For the crispiest sprouts, ensure they are patted dry after washing and that they are cut-side down on the baking sheet. This maximizes surface contact with the hot pan.
Your Brussels sprouts are ready when they are tender when pierced with a fork and have developed nice brown, caramelized edges. Roasting times can vary slightly depending on your oven.
The glaze should be pourable but not too thin. If it seems too thick, you can add a tiny splash more hot sauce or a teaspoon of water to loosen it slightly.
Tossing the sprouts immediately after they come out of the oven helps the glaze adhere beautifully to the warm surfaces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Protein: N/A