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-inspired Hanukkah recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 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 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 "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 pound, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks carrots
• 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.