Honey-Roasted Carrots with Tahini and Za'atar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Sweet roasted carrots glazed with honey and topped with nutty tahini sauce and aromatic za'atar spice blend, a colorful side for any occasion. This Middle Eastern Hanukkah recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs carrots, olive oil, and honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp za'atar spice blend
• 1 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 1 pound peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper in a baking dish to coat evenly.
2. Step 2: Roast carrots for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
3. Step 3: While carrots roast, whisk together 3 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
4. Step 4: Arrange roasted carrots on a serving plate, drizzle with tahini sauce, sprinkle 1 tsp za'atar spice blend and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.