Skip to main content

Honey-Roasted Carrots with Tahini Yoghurt

These honey-roasted carrots with tahini yoghurt offer a sophisticated twist on a classic vegetable side dish. By roasting large carrot batons in a fragrant blend of honey, thyme, and toasted spices, the natural sugars caramelise to create a deeply savoury sweetness. The addition of toasted coriander and cumin seeds provides a subtle earthy crunch that elevates the humble root vegetable into something truly special.

This vibrant vegetarian dish is as versatile as it is flavourful, making it an excellent accompaniment to a traditional Sunday roast or a Middle Eastern-inspired feast. The cooling, zesty tahini yoghurt creates a beautiful contrast against the warm, glazed carrots, while a final flourish of fresh coriander adds brightness. It is a simple yet impressive way to bring more colour and nutrition to your dinner table.

Video picks

Continue reading below

Ingredients for Honey-Roasted Carrots with Tahini Yoghurt

  • Scant 45ml /40 g tahini paste

  • 160ml /130 g Greek yoghurt

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed salt

  • Scant 45ml /60 g honey

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and lightly crushed

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and lightly crushed

  • 3 thyme sprigs

  • Salt and black pepper

  • 12 large carrots, peeled and each cut crosswise into two 2 1/2-inch/6-cm batons (1.4kg /1.3 kg)

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons coriander leaves, coarsely chopped

Preheat the oven to 218°C/220°C.

Place all the ingredients for the tahini sauce in a bowl with a pinch of salt. Whisk together and set aside.

Place the honey, oil, coriander and cumin seeds, and thyme in a large bowl with 1 teaspoon salt and a good grind of black pepper. Add the carrots and mix well until coated, then spread them out on a large baking sheet and roast in the oven for 40 minutes, stirring gently once or twice, until cooked through and glazed.

Transfer the carrots to a large serving platter or individual plates. Serve warm or at room temperature, with a spoonful of sauce on top, scattered with the coriander.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

    Authored by:

    UK recipe editors

    Peer reviewed by

    UK recipe editors
flu eligibility checker

Ask, share, connect.

Browse discussions, ask questions, and share experiences across hundreds of health topics.

symptom checker

Feeling unwell?

Assess your symptoms online for free

Sign up to the Patient newsletter

Your weekly dose of clear, trustworthy health advice - written to help you feel informed, confident and in control.

Please enter a valid email address

By subscribing you accept our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. We never sell your data.