Whipped Feta Hot Honey Broccoli (Printable)
Creamy feta with caramelized hot honey-glazed broccoli offers vibrant flavors and textures.
# List of ingredients:
→ Hot Honey Roasted Broccoli
01 - 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 2 tbsp hot honey (or 2 tbsp honey + 1/2 tsp chili flakes)
→ Whipped Feta
07 - 7 oz feta cheese, drained and crumbled
08 - 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
09 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
11 - Zest of 1/2 lemon
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnishes
14 - 1 tbsp hot honey, for drizzling
15 - 2 tbsp toasted pistachios or walnuts, roughly chopped
16 - 1 tbsp fresh mint or parsley, finely chopped
17 - Lemon zest, optional
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - Toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika on a baking sheet. Spread in an even layer.
03 - Roast for 18–20 minutes, turning once, until the edges are golden and crisp.
04 - Remove from the oven and toss immediately with 2 tbsp hot honey so the broccoli is evenly coated. Set aside.
05 - In a food processor, blend the feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice until completely smooth and creamy. Season with black pepper to taste.
06 - Spread the whipped feta on a serving platter or shallow bowl.
07 - Arrange the hot honey roasted broccoli on top. Drizzle with extra hot honey, sprinkle with toasted nuts, fresh herbs, and extra lemon zest if desired.
08 - Serve immediately, with pita chips or crusty bread if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The hot honey creates these incredible sticky caramelized edges that make the broccoli taste like candy from a restaurant you cant afford
- Whipped feta transforms salty crumbles into something silky and luxurious that people will think you spent hours making
- It comes together in under 40 minutes but looks like something from a fancy Mediterranean dinner party
02 -
- Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to end up with steamed broccoli instead of roasted, so use two sheets if needed
- The whipped feta tightens up in the fridge, so let it come to room temperature for 20 minutes before serving
- Hot honey brands vary wildly in spice level, so taste yours first and adjust with red pepper flakes if its too mild
03 -
- Adding a tiny pinch of cumin to the broccoli before roasting creates this warm earthy note that people cant quite identify
- Mix fresh herbs directly into the whipped feta instead of just garnishing for flavor in every bite