Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots with Cinnamon and Orange Zest

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Sweet roasted carrots glazed with honey, warm cinnamon, and bright orange zest, creating a fragrant and festive Passover side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired Passover recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs carrots, olive oil, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks carrots
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss 1.5 pounds peeled and cut carrot sticks with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the carrots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Step 3: Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges. Serve warm as a fragrant, sweet side perfect for Passover.