Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots with Za'atar and Tahini Drizzle

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

Tender roasted carrots glazed with honey and sprinkled with za'atar spice, finished with a creamy tahini drizzle for a fragrant side dish. This Middle Eastern Hanukkah recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 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 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp za'atar spice mix
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp za'atar, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
3. Step 3: While carrots roast, whisk together 2 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
4. Step 4: Transfer roasted carrots to a serving dish and drizzle with the tahini sauce just before serving.