Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots with Za’atar and Toasted Pine Nuts

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

Sweet roasted carrots coated in a honey glaze, sprinkled with aromatic za’atar and crunchy toasted pine nuts for a vibrant 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 140 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
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp za’atar spice blend
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a mixing bowl, toss 1 pound peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and edges begin to caramelize.
3. Step 3: While carrots roast, toast 1/4 cup pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant; remove from heat.
4. Step 4: Remove carrots from the oven and immediately sprinkle 1 tbsp za’atar spice and toasted pine nuts over them.
5. Step 5: Drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the carrots and toss lightly to combine before serving warm.