Sweet Honey-Roasted Carrots with Za'atar and Toasted Pine Nuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Tender carrots roasted with honey and olive oil, sprinkled with aromatic za'atar and crunchy toasted pine nuts for a flavorful side dish. This Middle Eastern-inspired Hanukkah recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs carrots, extra virgin olive oil, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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 extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 1/2 tsp za'atar seasoning
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

The sheet pan we’d roast this on → Best Sheet Pans in 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large mixing bowl, toss 1 pound peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, and 3/4 tsp kosher salt until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread carrots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until carrots are tender and edges begin to caramelize.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, 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 with 1 1/2 tsp za'atar seasoning and drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
5. Step 5: Transfer carrots to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts before serving warm.