Slow Cooker Sausages, Peppers and Onions

Name: Slow Cooker Sausages, Peppers and Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 bell peppers (any colors), sliced ¼-inch thick; 1 large yellow onion, halved and sliced ¼-inch thick; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional); 1 Parmesan rind (optional); Salt and black pepper; black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 ½ to 2 pounds sweet or hot Italian sausage; One (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; Torn basil leaves, for serving (optional)

Sausages braised slowly with sliced peppers, onions, and tomatoes until tender, seasoned with garlic, oregano, and optional Parmesan rind for depth.

Glycemic Load: 1.2 (Low)

502 calories per serving

Serves: 6

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 4 to 6 hours

Original recipe: cooking.nytimes.com

About This Calculation

Slow Cooker Sausages, Peppers and Onions has a low glycemic load of 1.2 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are crushed tomatoes, canned (GL 0.6), bell pepper (GL 0.3), yellow onion (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.