Diced sweet potatoes and bell peppers are pan-fried until golden and tender, then seasoned with garlic, paprika, and smoky chipotle for a spiced side dish with natural sweetness and heat.
Sweet Potato Hash has a medium glycemic load of 17.2 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.
The primary glycemic load contributors are sweet potatoes (GL 16.4), onion (GL 0.4), red bell peppers (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.