Japanese cuisine — low-GI recipes

Japanese cuisine: 10 low-GI recipes from the LOGI catalogue. The median glycemic load is 5.0 per serving. Preparation takes 5 to 50 minutes.

Sorted by glycemic load, lowest first.

Sugar-Free Tamagoyaki with Cucumber Sunomono - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 1.2
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Dairy-Free

Sugar-Free Tamagoyaki with Cucumber Sunomono

Protein-rich Japanese rolled omelette paired with tangy cucumber salad — zero added sugar, near-zero carbs, and virtually no impact on blood sugar.

⏱️ 20 min 👥 2
Medium
Miso-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Bok Choy - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 3.1
Low Glycemic Gluten-Free Dairy-Free

Miso-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Bok Choy

One-tray miso salmon with charred bok choy — naturally low-GI, high in omega-3s and protein for steady blood sugar and lasting satiety.

⏱️ 28 min 👥 2
Medium
Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad) - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 3.3
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Dairy-Free

Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)

Crisp, paper-thin cucumbers in a tangy rice-vinegar dressing with sesame — a virtually zero-carb Japanese side that supports steady blood sugar.

⏱️ 15 min 👥 2
Medium
Steamed Edamame with Sea Salt - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 4.0
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Steamed Edamame with Sea Salt

A protein-rich, low-glycemic snack that satisfies cravings while keeping blood sugar stable. Ready in just 5 minutes for guilt-free munching anytime.

⏱️ 5 min 👥 1
Easy
Ebi Sunomono (Prawn & Cucumber Salad with Sesame) - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 4.4
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Dairy-Free

Ebi Sunomono (Prawn & Cucumber Salad with Sesame)

A crisp Japanese vinegared salad of prawns, cucumber, and wakame — naturally low-GI, high in protein, and rich in acetic acid to slow glucose response.

⏱️ 20 min 👥 2
Medium
Miso Soup with Silken Tofu and Bok Choy - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 5.5
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Miso Soup with Silken Tofu and Bok Choy

A probiotic-rich miso soup with silken tofu and tender bok choy — ultra-low glycemic load of just 2-3, ready in 15 minutes.

⏱️ 15 min 👥 2
Easy
Ginger Pork Shōgayaki with Cauliflower Rice - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.2
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Dairy-Free

Ginger Pork Shōgayaki with Cauliflower Rice

Punchy ginger-soy glazed pork seared to dark amber, served over crisp shredded cabbage with cauliflower rice — all low-GI, zero added sugar, pure umami.

⏱️ 20 min 👥 2
Medium
Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach and Brown Rice - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 11.6
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach and Brown Rice

Caramelized miso salmon over fibre-rich brown rice with sesame spinach — a balanced, low-GI plate packed with omega-3s and steady-energy whole grains.

⏱️ 30 min 👥 2
Medium
Miso-Glazed Chicken with Brown Rice and Sprouting Broccoli - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 11.7
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Miso-Glazed Chicken with Brown Rice and Sprouting Broccoli

A blood sugar-friendly Japanese bowl featuring tender chicken, nutty brown rice, and crisp broccoli with a savory miso dressing that won't spike glucose.

⏱️ 45 min 👥 2
Medium
Miso-Glazed Chicken with Brown Rice and Edamame - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 13.5
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Miso-Glazed Chicken with Brown Rice and Edamame

Tender miso-glazed chicken thighs served over nutty brown rice with protein-rich edamame — a blood-sugar-friendly Japanese-inspired bowl.

⏱️ 50 min 👥 2
Medium

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