Country Potatoes

Name: Country Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as vegetable or safflower; 1 1/4 pounds gold or red potatoes (3 large), cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed; 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced (1 cup); 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (1 cup); 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves; 3/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish (optional)

Diced potatoes, onions, and bell peppers are pan-fried in oil until golden and tender, then seasoned with thyme, paprika, and garlic powder for a simple skillet side dish.

Glycemic Load: 17.4 (Medium)

230 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes to 25 minutes

About This Calculation

Country Potatoes has a medium glycemic load of 17.4 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.

The primary glycemic load contributors are gold or red potatoes (GL 17.0), red bell pepper (GL 0.2), yellow onion (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.