Sheet-Pan Chili-Lime Salmon with Potatoes & Peppers
One pan, big payoff. Chili-and-cumin-spiced salmon roasts with potatoes and sweet bell peppers, then gets a bright hit of fresh lime at the table. It's a complete dinner with almost no cleanup, at a glycemic load of 14.5.
Glycemic Load: 14.5 (Medium)
437 calories per serving
Serves: 4
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Original recipe: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/278874/sheet-pan-chili-lime-salmon-with-potatoes-peppers/
About This Calculation
Sheet-Pan Chili-Lime Salmon with Potatoes & Peppers has a medium glycemic load of 14.5 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.
The primary glycemic load contributors are Yukon Gold potatoes (GL 13.9), bell peppers (GL 0.3), lime (GL 0.2). 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.