Dinner — low-GI recipes

Dinner: 231 low-GI recipes from the LOGI catalogue. The median glycemic load is 7.2 per serving. Preparation takes 14 to 500 minutes.

Sorted by glycemic load, lowest first.

Smashed White Bean Skillet with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 6.1
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Smashed White Bean Skillet with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta

Crispy smashed cannellini beans with burst cherry tomatoes and tangy feta — a naturally low-glycemic, high-protein skillet meal ready in just 20 minutes.

⏱️ 20 min 👥 2
Medium
Hearty White Bean and Vegetable Soup - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 6.1
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Vegan

Hearty White Bean and Vegetable Soup

A nourishing low-glycemic soup packed with fiber-rich white beans, colorful vegetables, and aromatic herbs that keeps blood sugar stable for hours.

⏱️ 45 min 👥 5
Easy
Bibimbap Bowl with Cauliflower Rice and Gochujang Egg - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 6.2
Low Glycemic Gluten-Free Dairy-Free

Bibimbap Bowl with Cauliflower Rice and Gochujang Egg

A grain-free Korean bibimbap on cauliflower rice with sautéed vegetables and a runny egg — low-glycemic comfort in every colorful, savory bite.

⏱️ 35 min 👥 2
Medium
 Creamy Peanut Chicken Noodles with Low-GI Adaptations - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 6.2
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Creamy Peanut Chicken Noodles with Low-GI Adaptations

Tender chicken and crisp vegetables in a rich peanut sauce, served over low-glycemic noodles for stable blood sugar and lasting satisfaction.

⏱️ 25 min 👥 4
Medium
Mediterranean Chickpea and Vegetable Bowl with Lemon-Herb Dressing - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 6.3
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Vegetarian

Mediterranean Chickpea and Vegetable Bowl with Lemon-Herb Dressing

A fiber-rich, low-glycemic bowl featuring protein-packed chickpeas, colorful vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing that keeps blood sugar stable.

⏱️ 80 min 👥 4
Easy
Hearty Low-Glycemic Beef and Barley Stew - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 6.4
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly

Hearty Low-Glycemic Beef and Barley Stew

A nourishing cold-weather stew featuring lean beef, fiber-rich pearl barley, and colorful vegetables designed to keep blood sugar stable while delivering maximum comfort and sustained energy.

⏱️ 110 min 👥 6
Medium
Moqueca — Bahian Coconut Fish Stew - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 6.4
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Moqueca — Bahian Coconut Fish Stew

A vibrant Bahian fish stew simmered in coconut milk with sweet peppers and tomatoes — naturally low-glycemic, high-protein, and completely starch-free.

⏱️ 35 min 👥 2
Medium
Shakshuka with Feta and Spinach - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 6.4
Low Glycemic Gluten-Free Nut-Free

Shakshuka with Feta and Spinach

Eggs poached in spiced tomato-pepper sauce with wilted spinach and crumbled feta — a high-protein, near-zero glycemic load breakfast ready in under 30 minutes.

⏱️ 26 min 👥 2
Medium
Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad with Spring Asparagus - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 6.4
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad with Spring Asparagus

A protein-rich, low-glycemic Mediterranean salad combining tender asparagus, creamy cannellini beans, and omega-3 packed tuna for stable blood sugar.

⏱️ 15 min 👥 4
Easy
Chicken Cacciatore - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 6.6
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Chicken Cacciatore

Hunter's chicken braised in a rustic tomato-pepper sauce with olives and capers — naturally low-glycemic, high-protein comfort food with no starchy fillers.

⏱️ 45 min 👥 2
Advanced
Low-Glycemic Courgette, Pea & White Bean Soup with Basil Pesto - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 6.6
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Vegetarian

Low-Glycemic Courgette, Pea & White Bean Soup with Basil Pesto

A fiber-rich, blood sugar-friendly soup combining tender courgettes, sweet peas, and creamy cannellini beans in a fragrant basil pesto broth.

⏱️ 25 min 👥 4
Easy
Low-GI Crustless Vegetable and Protein Pie with Garden Salad - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 6.7
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Low-GI Crustless Vegetable and Protein Pie with Garden Salad

A nourishing crustless pie featuring protein, vegetables, and eggs in a custard base, paired with a fiber-rich chickpea salad—perfect for stable blood sugar.

⏱️ 60 min 👥 4
Medium
Low-GI Caldo Verde with White Beans - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 6.8
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Dairy-Free

Low-GI Caldo Verde with White Beans

Silky Portuguese kale soup swaps potatoes for mashed cannellini beans, delivering classic Caldo Verde comfort with a low-glycemic profile that keeps blood sugar steady.

⏱️ 35 min 👥 2
Medium
Low-GI Laksa with Shirataki Noodles - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 6.9
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Low-GI Laksa with Shirataki Noodles

Aromatic coconut curry laksa with near-zero-carb shirataki noodles and tender chicken thigh — all the soul-warming richness with minimal blood sugar impact.

⏱️ 25 min 👥 2
Medium
Balsamic-Glazed Salmon with Reduced Maple Syrup - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 6.9
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Balsamic-Glazed Salmon with Reduced Maple Syrup

Omega-3 rich salmon with a carefully balanced glaze that minimizes blood sugar impact while delivering bold, caramelized flavor in under 30 minutes.

⏱️ 30 min 👥 6
Easy
Low-GI Frikadeller with Cucumber-Dill Salad - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.0
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Nut-Free

Low-GI Frikadeller with Cucumber-Dill Salad

Danish pork patties bound with rolled oats instead of breadcrumbs for steady blood sugar, served with a crisp cucumber-dill salad in tangy vinegar dressing.

⏱️ 27 min 👥 2
Advanced
Low-Glycemic Fish Tacos with Fresh Tomatillo Salsa - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.1
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Low-Glycemic Fish Tacos with Fresh Tomatillo Salsa

Protein-rich white fish meets crisp cabbage slaw in whole wheat tortillas, creating a blood sugar-friendly Mexican feast that's ready in under 30 minutes.

⏱️ 30 min 👥 4
Medium
Blood Sugar-Friendly Vegetable-Packed Meatloaf - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.1
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Blood Sugar-Friendly Vegetable-Packed Meatloaf

A protein-rich meatloaf loaded with fiber from lentils and vegetables, designed to provide steady energy without spiking blood glucose levels.

⏱️ 60 min 👥 4
Medium
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
Mediterranean Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Walnuts - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.2
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Vegetarian

Mediterranean Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Walnuts

Vibrant bell peppers filled with protein-rich quinoa, crunchy walnuts, and garden vegetables create a satisfying low-glycemic meal that keeps blood sugar stable.

⏱️ 45 min 👥 4
Medium
Roasted Asparagus and White Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.2
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Roasted Asparagus and White Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Charred asparagus and fiber-rich cannellini beans in a bright lemon vinaigrette — a low-GI salad that keeps blood sugar steady and hunger at bay.

⏱️ 25 min 👥 2
Medium
Grilled Sirloin and Vegetable Skewers with Nutty Brown Rice - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.3
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Grilled Sirloin and Vegetable Skewers with Nutty Brown Rice

Tender marinated beef cubes paired with colorful vegetables on skewers, served over fiber-rich brown rice for steady energy and balanced blood sugar levels.

⏱️ 70 min 👥 2
Medium
Black Bean & Roasted Vegetable Bowl - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.3
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Black Bean & Roasted Vegetable Bowl

Smoky roasted peppers and zucchini crown cumin-spiced black beans in this fibre-rich bowl — low-GI ingredients keep your blood sugar steady for hours.

⏱️ 28 min 👥 2
Medium
Low-Glycemic Green Chicken Chili with White Beans - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.4
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Low-Glycemic Green Chicken Chili with White Beans

A blood sugar-friendly Mexican-inspired soup featuring lean chicken, fiber-rich white beans, and tangy salsa verde that won't spike your glucose levels.

⏱️ 51 min 👥 6
Medium
Mercimek Çorbası (Turkish Red Lentil Soup) - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.4
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Mercimek Çorbası (Turkish Red Lentil Soup)

Velvety Turkish red lentil soup with a smoky paprika drizzle — naturally low-GI (≈26), high in fiber, and ideal for steady blood sugar.

⏱️ 40 min 👥 4
Medium
İmam Bayıldı (Turkish Braised Stuffed Eggplant) - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.5
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

İmam Bayıldı (Turkish Braised Stuffed Eggplant)

Silky braised eggplant stuffed with a fragrant tomato-onion filling — a naturally low-glycemic Turkish classic rich in fiber and heart-healthy olive oil.

⏱️ 60 min 👥 2
Medium
Lighter Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu and Egg Ribbons - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.5
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Dairy-Free

Lighter Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu and Egg Ribbons

A barely-thickened Sichuan hot and sour broth loaded with tofu, shiitakes, and silky egg ribbons — bold flavour, minimal glucose impact.

⏱️ 22 min 👥 2
Advanced
Low-GI Cassoulet — French White Bean Stew Without the Blood Sugar Spike - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.5
Low Glycemic Gluten-Free Dairy-Free

Low-GI Cassoulet — French White Bean Stew Without the Blood Sugar Spike

A rustic French cassoulet built on low-GI white beans, chicken thighs, and pork sausage — hearty comfort food that keeps blood sugar steady.

⏱️ 125 min 👥 4
Medium
Low-GI Kapuśniak (Sauerkraut Soup with Smoked Ribs and Celeriac) - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.6
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Low-GI Kapuśniak (Sauerkraut Soup with Smoked Ribs and Celeriac)

A warming Polish sauerkraut soup simmered with smoked pork ribs and low-GI celeriac in place of potato — fermented, fiber-rich, and blood-sugar friendly.

⏱️ 45 min 👥 2
Advanced
Lentejas Estofadas (Spanish Braised Lentils with Vegetables) - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.7
Low Glycemic Gluten-Free Dairy-Free

Lentejas Estofadas (Spanish Braised Lentils with Vegetables)

A hearty Spanish lentil stew simmered with smoked paprika, carrots, and tomato — naturally low-GI, fiber-rich, and ideal for steady blood sugar.

⏱️ 50 min 👥 4
Easy
Low-Glycemic Turkey and Bean Chili with Roasted Zucchini - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.8
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Low-Glycemic Turkey and Bean Chili with Roasted Zucchini

A blood sugar-friendly chili featuring lean turkey, fiber-rich beans, and roasted vegetables that delivers sustained energy without the glucose spike.

⏱️ 45 min 👥 8
Medium
Involtini di Melanzane - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.8
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Involtini di Melanzane

Grilled eggplant rolls stuffed with creamy ricotta and parmesan, baked in garlic-tomato sauce — naturally low-glycemic with virtually no starchy carbs.

⏱️ 40 min 👥 2
Advanced
Low-GI Wiener Schnitzel with Warm Lentil Salad - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.8
Low Glycemic Gluten-Free Dairy-Free

Low-GI Wiener Schnitzel with Warm Lentil Salad

Crispy almond-crusted veal schnitzel paired with a warm Puy lentil salad — a blood-sugar-friendly take on the Austrian classic.

⏱️ 50 min 👥 4
Medium
Tarka Dal with Red Lentils and Cumin - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.8
Low Glycemic Gluten-Free Dairy-Free

Tarka Dal with Red Lentils and Cumin

Creamy red lentils finished with a sizzling cumin-garlic tarka — a naturally low-GI comfort bowl that keeps blood sugar steady for hours.

⏱️ 35 min 👥 2
Medium
Ginger-Steamed White Fish with Bok Choy - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 7.9
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Ginger-Steamed White Fish with Bok Choy

Delicate white fish steamed with aromatic ginger and garlic creates a blood sugar-friendly meal that's rich in protein and low in carbohydrates, with virtually no glycemic impact when served with.

⏱️ 30 min 👥 4
Easy
Low-Glycemic Cold Peanut Noodle Salad with Crunchy Vegetables - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 8.2
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Vegetarian

Low-Glycemic Cold Peanut Noodle Salad with Crunchy Vegetables

A blood sugar-friendly Asian-inspired noodle salad featuring whole wheat noodles, crisp vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing—perfect for meal prep.

⏱️ 25 min 👥 4
Easy
Königsberger Klopse in Caper Cream Sauce with Celeriac Mash - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 8.2
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Königsberger Klopse in Caper Cream Sauce with Celeriac Mash

Tender pork meatballs poached in spiced broth, draped in a tangy caper-cream sauce and served over silky celeriac mash — low-GI German comfort food.

⏱️ 40 min 👥 2
Advanced
Sundubu Jjigae (Korean Soft Tofu Stew) - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 8.2
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Dairy-Free

Sundubu Jjigae (Korean Soft Tofu Stew)

A fiery Korean soft tofu stew with pork and runny egg — naturally low-glycemic, high-protein comfort food that keeps blood sugar steady.

⏱️ 25 min 👥 2
Medium
Pearl Barley Risotto with Chicken and Wild Mushrooms - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 8.3
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly

Pearl Barley Risotto with Chicken and Wild Mushrooms

A blood sugar-friendly twist on classic risotto using nutty pearl barley, lean chicken, and earthy mushrooms for sustained energy without the glucose spike.

⏱️ 60 min 👥 4
Medium
Low-GI Beef Gulyás with Celeriac - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 8.3
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Low-GI Beef Gulyás with Celeriac

A hearty Hungarian-inspired beef stew with celeriac instead of potato, delivering deep paprika flavor and fork-tender meat while keeping blood sugar beautifully steady.

⏱️ 70 min 👥 2
Advanced
Low-GI Salmon & Brown Rice Power Bowl - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 8.3
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Low-GI Salmon & Brown Rice Power Bowl

A nutrient-dense meal combining omega-3 rich salmon with fiber-packed brown rice and edamame for sustained energy and stable blood sugar levels.

⏱️ 40 min 👥 4
Medium
Moules Marinières with Dark Rye - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 8.4
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Nut-Free

Moules Marinières with Dark Rye

Briny mussels steamed in white wine and shallots, served with dense dark rye — a naturally low-glycemic French bistro classic rich in protein and minerals.

⏱️ 20 min 👥 2
Medium
Sweet Chilli Glazed Salmon with Cauliflower Rice - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 8.6
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Sweet Chilli Glazed Salmon with Cauliflower Rice

Succulent salmon with Asian-inspired glaze served over cauliflower rice - a blood sugar-friendly twist on a weeknight favorite that's ready in 45 minutes.

⏱️ 55 min 👥 2
Medium
Avgolemono with Pearl Barley - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 8.7
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Dairy-Free

Avgolemono with Pearl Barley

Greece's silky egg-lemon soup gets a blood-sugar-friendly boost from pearl barley — one of the lowest-GI grains — plus tender chicken and bright citrus.

⏱️ 45 min 👥 2
Advanced
Edamame Quinoa Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 8.8
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Dairy-Free

Edamame Quinoa Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

A protein-rich Asian-inspired bowl with low-GI quinoa, edamame, and crunchy vegetables in a creamy tahini-ginger dressing for steady energy.

⏱️ 35 min 👥 2
Medium
Low-GI Caponata (Sicilian Sweet-and-Sour Aubergine) - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 9.2
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Low-GI Caponata (Sicilian Sweet-and-Sour Aubergine)

Sicily's beloved sweet-and-sour aubergine stew made blood-sugar-friendly — raisins replace sugar for a gentler glucose curve with rich agrodolce flavor.

⏱️ 40 min 👥 2
Advanced
Low-GI Fiskesuppe — Salmon and Celeriac Cream Soup - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 9.6
Low Glycemic Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Low-GI Fiskesuppe — Salmon and Celeriac Cream Soup

A velvety Norwegian salmon soup swapping potato for low-GI celeriac, delivering creamy richness with steady blood sugar — ready in just 40 minutes.

⏱️ 40 min 👥 2
Advanced
Low-GI Lohikeitto: Finnish Creamy Salmon Soup - Low Glycemic Recipe
GL: 9.7
Low Glycemic Gluten-Free Egg-Free

Low-GI Lohikeitto: Finnish Creamy Salmon Soup

A velvety Finnish salmon soup with cauliflower swapped in for half the potatoes, keeping blood sugar steady while delivering pure Nordic comfort.

⏱️ 45 min 👥 4
Medium

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