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-inspired Hanukkah recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 35 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 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 "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 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.