Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Sesame and Za’atar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Sweet roasted carrots glazed with honey and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and za’atar for a fragrant, simple side dish perfect for Hanukkah. This Middle Eastern Hanukkah recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs carrots, olive oil, and honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp za’atar seasoning
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp za’atar seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pound peeled and cut carrots to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the honey-za’atar mixture.
3. Step 3: Spread the carrots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the carrots. Serve warm as a fragrant, sweet-spiced side dish.