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Lower-Glycemic Fried Potatoes & Onions (Portion-Controlled)
✅ Blood Sugar Tips
- Use small red or baby potatoes (slightly lower GI than russet)
- Cook, cool, then reheat (increases resistant starch)
- Pair with protein
- Keep portion moderate (½ cup cooked)
🥣 Ingredients (4 small servings)
- 2 medium red potatoes (about 2 cups diced)
- ½ medium onion, sliced
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, fresh parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
- Parboil potatoes 5–7 minutes until just tender.
- Drain and cool completely in fridge (at least 4 hours or overnight).
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Add potatoes and cook 5–7 minutes until golden.
- Add onions and cook until soft and slightly caramelized.
- Season and serve.
🧮 Per ½ cup serving
- ~18–20g carbs
- ~2g fiber
- Moderate glycemic impact (much lower if cooled first)
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