Honey-Roasted Carrots with Za'atar and Toasted Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Sweet roasted carrots glazed with honey and sprinkled with aromatic za'atar and toasted sesame seeds for a vibrant Middle Eastern side dish. This Middle Eastern Hanukkah recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 35 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 110 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks carrots
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp za'atar seasoning
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss 1 pound peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender and edges begin to caramelize.
3. Step 3: Remove the carrots from the oven and sprinkle evenly with 1 tbsp za'atar seasoning and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, then toss gently to combine and serve warm.