Cod fillets are baked in marinara sauce with garlic, zucchini, and spinach, finished with a hint of red pepper heat. Served with whole wheat rolls for a light Mediterranean meal.
Original recipe: www.goodhousekeeping.com
Mediterranean Cod has a low glycemic load of 5.8 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.
The primary glycemic load contributors are whole wheat dinner roll (GL 3.4), marinara sauce (GL 1.8), zucchini (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.