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-inspired Hanukkah 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 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 lb, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks carrots
• 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.