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-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 pound, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks carrots
• 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.