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Garnet Yams

Inventory, 40 lbs : 16.24
This item was last sold on : 09/24/22

• 104 Featured Restaurants

• 99 Recipe Ideas

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Description/Taste

Garnet yams are medium to large in size and are slender, ovate, and cylindrical in shape, tapering at the ends. The rough skin is a dusty brown-maroon with some brown spots scattered across the surface. The flesh is orange-gold and is firm, dense, and moist. When cooked, Garnet yams are starchy and moister than other yam varieties, and its flavor is sweet with a savory earthiness. In addition to the tubers, the leaves of the Garnet yam plant are edible as well, offering both nutrients and a flavor similar to that of spinach.

Seasons/Availability

Garnet yams are available year-round, with peak season in the fall through winter.

Current Facts

Garnet yams, botanically classified as Ipomoea batatas, are a root vegetable of the Convolvulaceae or morning glory family. It is not a true yam, but rather a sweet potato that lost its identity to an American labeling system that forced the naming of yellow-orange fleshed sweet potatoes to include yam in their identification. Today the USDA requires that all yams also be labeled as sweet potatoes when sold. Garnet yams earned their name from the color of their skin, and the opulent maroon skin tone is similar in color to a garnet stone.

Nutritional Value

Garnet yams are an excellent source of dietary fiber and offer a healthy dose of vitamin C, B6, iron, copper, and potassium.

Applications

Garnet yams are best suited for cooked applications such as baking, roasting, frying, steaming, mashing, and pureeing. The high sugar and starch content of Garnet yams makes them suitable for a wide range of both sweet and savory applications. They can be roasted or baked whole and served as is or with complimentary ingredients such as cinnamon, cilantro, red bell pepper, cumin, chili pepper, feta cheese, Greek yogurt, and poultry. Garnet yams can be steamed and then mashed or pureed and used to make saues, gnocchi, soups, and curries. They can also be used as a filling for both sweet and savory pies and empanadas. Slice into rounds or sticks and bake or fry to make French fries. Add cubed and roasted or sautéed Garnet yam to breakfast hash, curry, risotto, pasta, or atop pizza. Complimentary flavors include sage, thyme, lime, persimmon, onion, chipotle chili, black beans, pecans, honey, maple syrup, parmesan cheese, and bacon. Refrigeration should be avoided when storing Garnet yams as it will cause them to spoil faster. Garnet yams will keep up to four weeks when stored in a cool and dry location away from direct sunlight and heat.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

The Garnet yam was mislabeled in the mid-20th century when orange-fleshed sweet potatoes were first introduced to the market. The original sweet potato cultivated in the United States was the dry, white-fleshed type. To avoid confusion, the orange-fleshed sweet potatoes were marketed as yams to distinguish them from the white-fleshed variety Americans had come to associate with the name sweet potato. Real yams are native to the Caribbean and are difficult to find in the United States. The Garnet variety is one of the most common sweet potatoes cultivated for American markets. Along with the beauregard and jewel yams, these three varieties account for about ninety percent of the sweet potatoes produced in the United States.

Geography/History

What we refer to as yams in the United States are actually sweet potatoes which are native to the western tropical hemisphere. Garnet yams were discovered in the United States roughly in the mid-20th century. Today they can be found in farmers markets and grocers across the United States, but care must be taken because similar varieties are often labeled as Garnet yams and look similar.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
Farmer and The Seahorse	San Diego CA	619-302-3682
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Le Papagayo (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Bang Bang 2021	San Diego CA	619-382-8938
Miguel's Cocina Coronado	Coronado CA	619-437-4237
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Tap Room Beer Co.	San Diego CA	619-539-7738
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Bali Hai Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-222-1181
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Cocina De Barrio	San Diego CA	760-840-1129
Lumi	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Farm Fresh Meals	San Diego CA	760-707-2383
The Plot	Oceanside CA	422-266-8200

the other 84...

Primal Balance Nutrition LLC	San Marcos CA	760-822-2904
Vineyard Gourmet Catering	Temecula CA	951-858-1585
Cocina de Barrio Point Loma	San Diego CA	858-349-2313
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
Kingfisher	San Diego CA	619-861-8074
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-761-1269
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Plant Based Meals	San Diego CA	858-255-0590
Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters	La Jolla CA	858-228-5655
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Orfila Vineyards & Winery	Oceanside CA	760-738-6500
Local Tap House & Kitchen	Oceanside CA	760-547-1469
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
Le Papagayo (Carlsbad)	Carlsbad CA	949-235-5862
Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
San Diego Freedom Ranch	Campo CA	619-478-5696
Harney Sushi	San Diego CA	619-295-3272
Trilogy Sanctuary	La Jolla CA	858-633-3893
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-670-5807
Saffron Thai LLC	San Diego CA	619-574-7737
Wrench and Rodent	Oceanside CA	760-840-1976
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
Humphery's	San Diego CA	619-224-3577
Hotel Republic San Diego	San Diego CA	951-756-9357
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Hane	San Diego CA	619-339-6438
Harmony Cuisine 2B1	San Diego CA	248-977-7627
Jujus Kitchen	Bonita CA	619-471-5342
Belmont Park Entertainment	San Diego CA	858-228-9283
Barleymash	San Diego CA	619-276-6700 x304
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-721-3737
Harbor Breakfast	San Diego CA	619-888-6586
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
You & Yours Distilling Co.	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Pali Wine Company	San Diego CA	310-893-0038
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623
Sabor a Vida Café & Deli	Vista CA	760-536-3331
Aztec Shop Catering	San Diego CA	619-594-3576
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Et Voilà! French Bistro	San Diego CA	858-610-8784
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Camino Riviera	San Diego CA	619-685-3881
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	619-886-0059
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Portside Pier (Miguels)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Claytons Bakery & Bistro	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	760-759-1843
Pina (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	562-371-5919
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Open Gym-Craft Meals	San Diego CA	619-865-3024
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Snooze - Del Mar	San Diego CA	888-703-5300
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Great Maple La Jolla UTC	San Diego CA	858-886-7403
Sheraton La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-453-5500
Hott Mess	San Diego CA	619-297-1866
Sushi Ota 2021	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
Coya Peruvian Secret	Del Mar CA	619-295-3172
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Qero	Encinitas CA	702-334-8845
Oscars Brewing Company	Temecula CA	619-695-2422
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	662-832-3638
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Now Sushi	San Diego CA	858-246-6179
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Shogun Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Matt Johnson	San Diego CA	619-295-3172

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Garnet Yams. One

is easiest, three is harder.

The Magical Slow Cooker		Slow Cooker Sweet Poatoes, Green Beans, and Bacon
The Real Food Dietitians		Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili
Lazy Cat Kitchen		Onigirazu Sushi Sandwich
Paleo Gluten Free Eats		Skinny Fruitless Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie
Oat and Sesame		Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Peanut Sauce
Tornadough Allie		Sweet Potato Bourbon Mini Bundt Cakes
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie
Earthy Feast		Sweet Potato Sushi with Finger Limes
Running In A Skirt		Mom's Famous Sweet Potato Casserole
Cilantro & Citronella		Vegan Sushi Bowls with Yam Tempura

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Primavera Kitchen		Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
Wallflower Kitchen		Smokey Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
Bunny's Warm Oven		Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll Cake
Domestic Gothess		Vegetarian Cottage Pie With Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Mash
Wife Mama Foodie		Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Meringue
Running In A Skirt		Crock Pot Lentil Sweet Potato Soup
Keepin' it Kind		Pomegranate Orange Sweet Potato Bake
Healthy Happy Life		Baked Vegan Sweet Potatoes with Maple, Cinnamon, & Citrus
My Natural Family		Sweet Potato Brownies
Simply Quinoa		Crockpot Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quinoa Chili
Connoisseurus Veg		Sweet Potato Sushi
Pinch of Yum		Sweet Potato Gnocchi w/ Broccoli Rabe & Sage Garlic Butter Sauce
The Pretty Bee		Roasted Sweet Potato and Bean Quesadillas
Happy Healthy Mama		Sweet Potato Butter
Little Bits Of		Apple Cinnamon Sweet Potat-"oats"
Vanilla and Bean		Black Eyed Pea Sweet Potato Cornbread Pot Pie
Living Sweet Moments		Crunchy Baked Sweet Potato Chips
Averie Cooks		Cinnamon and Spice Sweet Potato Bread
Taste and Tell		Sweet Potato Tots with Creamy Ketchup
Courntey Sweets		Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burrito
Roti & Rice		Sweet Potato Balls
Sweet As Honey		Sweet Potato Tots
Miss Allie's Kitchen		Sweet Potato Pasta Bake
Turnip the Oven		Lemon Meringue Sweet Potatoes
Delish Knowledge		Sweet Potato Hummus Quesadilla
The Produce Mom		Sweet Potato Toast
The Endless Meal		Chickpea and Yam Chili
Running In A Skirt		Harvest Farro with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
The Lean Green Bean		Guacamole Waffle Bits
The Healthy Maven		Sweet Potato Egg Boats with Avocado Crema and Bacon
Ambitious Kitchen		Pesto Turkey Burger Sliders on Sweet Potato Buns
Nom Nom Paleo		Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Happy Healthy Mama		Baked Eggs and Spinach in Sweet Potato Boats
Girl and the Kitchen		Vegan Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Fooduzzi		Sweet Potato Pancakes with Peanut Butter Maple Syrup
Joy of Kosher		Creamy Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Cardamom and Quince Jelly
Radiate Food Vibes		Vegetarian Sweet Potato Nachos with Cheddar-Jalapeño Sauce
Divas Can Cook		Southern Baked Candied Yams
Chew Out Loud		Sweet Potato Cornbread
Happy Healthy Mama		Cold Busting Soup
The Lean Green Bean		Almond & Sweet Potato Flatbreads
Minimalist Baker		Immune Booster Orange Smoothie
Oh My Veggies		Thai Sweet Potato Nachos
Savory Lotus		Spiced Sweet Potato Apple Fruit Leather
Kitchen Sanctuary		Cheesy Roasted Vegetable Soup
40 Aprons		Whole30 Breakfast Sandwiches
The Real Food Dietitians		Grain-free Sweet Potato Brownies
My Fussy Eater		Sweet Potato Frittata Slices
Kitchen Sanctuary		Hidden Veggie Tomato Soup
The Foodie Physician		Sweet Potato Caprese Sliders
The Endless Meal		Detox Sweet Potato Turmeric Soup with Salty Almond Croutons
Half Baked Harvest		Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Sweet 'n' Savory Bacon Pecans
Emily Kyle Nutrition		Sweet Ginger & Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
Lemons & Anchovies		Yam and Apple Casserole with Citrus Sauce
Feel Good Foodie		Sweet Potato Waffles
The Honour System		Roasted Vegetable Frittata
The Foodie Physician		Sweet Potato Pancakes
Whole and Heavenly Oven		Cream of Sweet Potato Apple Soup
Farmgirl Gourmet		Goat Cheese Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
The Healthy Maven		Mushroom Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers
Celebrating Sweets		Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow & Pecan Streusel
A Few Shortcuts		Apple & Sweet Potato Mash Topper
Carlsbad Cravings		Herb Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Gruyere
Sage Trifle		Old Fashioned Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Eating Rules		Roasted Garnet Yam and Bacon Frittata
The Pretty Bee		Roasted Sweet Potato and Bean Quesadillas
Simple Roots Wellness		Sweet Potato Gnocci
Eat The Gains		Whole30 Breakfast Salad with Poached Eggs
Pip & Ebby		Healthy Burgers with Sweet Potato Buns
Mama Mandy		Sweet Potato Souffle
Eat Well 101		Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
Cincy Shopper		Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
Chocolate Covered Katie		Crispy Bake Sweet Potato Chips
Baby Foode		Sweet Potato Waffles
Grits and Pinecones		Healthy Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks
Passion for Savings		Caramelized Sweet Potatoes
Minimalist Baker		Vegan Thanksgiving Wraps
The Gracious Pantry		Clean Eating Sweet Potato Butter
Wife Mama Foodie		Roasted Chickpea & Sweet Potato Tacos
Euphoric Vegan		Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Delish Knowledge		Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Lazy Cat Kitchen		Miso Glazed Sweet Potato Sushi
Averie Cooks		Cheese, Black Beans, and Corn Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Avocado Crema
Half Baked Harvest		Maple Cream Sweet Potato Soup with Cheddar Cinnamon Sugar Twist
Scaling Back		Smoky Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadilla
Eat Yourself Skinny		Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash
Delicious Meets Healthy		Sweet Potato Hash with Sausage and Eggs
Ambitious Kitchen		Healthy Chocolate Chip Sweet Potato Muffins
Cookin' Canuck		Sweet Potato Bison Shepherd's Pie

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1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110
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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 22 days ago, 9/04/22
Sharer's comments : Garnet Yams from Her Produce

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Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 156 days ago, 4/23/22
Sharer's comments : Red Yams from Fresno Evergreen

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1929 Hancock St, San Diego CA, 92110
619-295-3172
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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 211 days ago, 2/27/22
Sharer's comments : Yams from Fresno Evergreen

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Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 546 days ago, 3/29/21
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619-295-3172

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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 599 days ago, 2/04/21
Sharer's comments : Yams from Fresno Evergreens!