Seared scallops with garlic and lemon served over warm brown rice with cherry tomatoes, greens, and fresh herbs. The scallops are seared quickly in butter until golden, then finished with bright lemon juice.
Garlic Lemon Scallop and Brown Rice Bowl has a high glycemic load of 24.3 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.
The primary glycemic load contributors are brown rice, cooked (GL 23.4), cherry tomatoes, halved (GL 0.5), lemon juice, fresh (GL 0.3). 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.