Flank Steak Stir Fry with Asparagus and Red Pepper

Name: Flank Steak Stir Fry with Asparagus and Red Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canola or peanut oil; 1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut on the diagonal into 1 1/2-inch lengths; 1 pound flank steak, cut into thin strips across the grain; 1 red bell pepper, seeded, de-ribbed, cut into thin strips; 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved into 3 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 small clove garlic, minced; 1 green onion, including green tops, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon chili oil

Thin-sliced flank steak stir-fried with asparagus and red pepper in a soy-ginger sauce thickened with cornstarch, finished with chili oil and green onion.

Glycemic Load: 1.4 (Low)

351 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 25 minutes

diabetes friendly ibd friendly

Original recipe: www.simplyrecipes.com

About This Calculation

Flank Steak Stir Fry with Asparagus and Red Pepper has a low glycemic load of 1.4 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are cornstarch (GL 1.0), red bell pepper (GL 0.2), asparagus (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.