As the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter, it’s important to incorporate more grounding, hearty vegetables into your diet. Salads are great, but in colder months they aren’t always that appealing. It’s normal to crave more substantial meals and carbs in the fall and winter, and winter vegetables are a delicious, lower glycemic way to feel more satisfied. This is also a great dish to batch cook so you can easily reheat them or freeze them for later use.

My husband and I absolutely love shepherd's pie, but the gluten, dairy and inflammatory white potato don't love me, so I made this cleaned up version instead. This pie is just as satisfying and delicious and it's a great go-to comfort food dish when you want something really hearty. Enjoy!