Shepherd's Pie with Beef (1 Cup)

Reduce the portion of Shepherd’s Pie and avoid adding bread or other starchy sides to the meal.

Replace some or all of the mashed potato topping with cauliflower mash, seasoned with herbs and a small amount of olive oil.

Mix cooked lentils into the beef filling to add fiber and make the meal more filling with less potato per serving.

Eat a leafy-green salad or non-starchy vegetables such as broccoli, zucchini, or green beans before the pie.

Choose a filling with plenty of beef and vegetables, and keep the potato topping thin rather than using a thick layer.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk soon after eating to help blunt the rise in glucose.