This recipe from Nancy Waldeck, a chef at Cancer Wellness at Piedmont, uses delicious winter veggies for an extra dose of immune system-boosting antioxidants and vitamins.

Ingredients:

• Your favorite winter vegetables (check out this list of seasonal produce for ideas)

• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

• Sea salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

Step one

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Trim or cut your favorite veggies and divide them by type and hardness (e.g., baby potatoes on one tray, green beans on another).

Step two

Toss or spray veggies with about 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spread evenly on a sheet pan lined with foil or parchment paper.

Step three

Roast for 20 to 45 minutes, depending on your choice of veggies; the harder the vegetable, the longer it will take to cook.

Step four

Remove from oven, and while still warm, toss with the dressing (recipe below). Add some cool and crunchy fresh cabbage or other veggies to provide a contrast between roasted and fresh flavors and textures.

Herbed mustard “jar” dressing

Ingredients:

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

• ¼ cup red wine vinegar

• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

• 1 tablespoon orange juice

• 1 garlic clove, grated

• 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Place all ingredients together in a jar and shake well.

Check out additional healthy winter recipes to use your bounty of produce.