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Garnet Yams

Inventory, 40 lbs : 19.35
This item was last sold on : 11/28/20

• 136 Featured Restaurants

• 98 Recipe Ideas

• 6 Sharess

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 sauces, 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.

Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Marriott Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-3000 x6335
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	858-454-7126
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Oscars Brewing Company	Temecula CA	619-695-2422
Surfside Deli (2020)	San Diego CA	619-223-9021
The Greenspot Salad- MV	San Diego CA	619-230-5946
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
Viejas Casino Baron Long's	Alpine CA	702-401-0455
Bobs Specialty Meats	Escondido CA	760-839-6850
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-7722
Surf Side Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-507-0891
Ki's Kitchen Commissary	VISTA CA	760-438-8606
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Eve Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-231-1052
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451

the other 116...

Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Great Maple La Jolla UTC	San Diego CA	858-886-7403
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Dynamic Nutrition	San Diego CA	619-296-3172
Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla	San Diego CA	310-407-9937
Edgewater Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-7581
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
Now Sushi	San Diego CA	480-429-6666
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-543-2764
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Four Seasons Residence Club	Carlsbad CA	760-603-3700
Sabuku Sushi	San Diego CA	619-281-9700
Enclave	Miramar CA	808-554-4219
Wrench and Rodent	Oceanside CA	760-840-1976
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Shogun Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap	San Diego CA	619-795-9463
Carlsbad Caterers	Vista CA	858-333-5070
Lumi	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-721-3737
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Home and Away Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-886-1358
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Project Wildlife	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Ocean Beach Surf Lodge	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Le Papagayo	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
InterContinental San Diego	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Pop Pie Co. (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-414-8495
Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-230-2337
Farm Fresh Meals	Vista CA	760-707-2383
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Barbusa	San Diego CA	619-297-6333
Coasterra	San Diego CA	619-814-1300
Miguel's Cocina Coronado	Coronado CA	619-437-4237
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
WaterBar	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Food of Joy	San Diego CA	858-531-6616
Sushi Ota	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
Eve-Creations Wellness	Encinitas CA	760-230-2560
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Harney Sushi Old Town	San Diego CA	619-295-3272
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	858-273-8440
Mission Bay Yacht Club	San Diego CA	858-488-0501 x14
Vineyard Gourmet Catering	Temecula CA	951-858-1585
Cardellino	San Diego CA	619-722-3398
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-0083
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
The Greenspot Salad Co.	San Diego CA	858-587-2585
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-436-5236
Coya Peruvian Secret	Del Mar CA	619-295-3172
True Food-Fashion Valley	San Diego CA	619-810-2929
Peohes	Coronado CA	619-437-4474
Jujus Kitchen	Bonita CA	619-471-5342
International Smoke Del Mar	San Diego CA	702-683-7590
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	917-969-9500
Hane	San Diego CA	619-260-1411
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	619-698-3500
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	619-291-1220
Zel's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-0076
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Tender Greens-Mission Valley	San Diego CA	310-954-1415
The Original 40 Brewing	San Diego CA	619-206-4725
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar)	San Diego CA	858-736-5733
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
One Door North	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch	San Diego CA	619-865-0386
Jalisco Cantina	Oceanside CA	760-429-1679
Iron Pig Alehouse	San Diego CA	619-885-3718
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-657-6473
Hott Mess	San Diego CA	619-297-1866
The Trails	San Diego CA	619-667-2233
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
San Diego Humane Society	San Diego CA	619-299-7012
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
The Plot	Oceanside CA	422-266-8200
Cesarina	San Diego CA	619-226-6222
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Garnet Yams. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Evolving Table		Winter Comfort Soup
Bunny's Warm Oven		Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll Cake
Scaling Back		Smoky Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadilla
Wife Mama Foodie		Roasted Chickpea & Sweet Potato Tacos
The Lean Green Bean		Almond & Sweet Potato Flatbreads
My Fussy Eater		Sweet Potato Frittata Slices
Paleo Gluten Free Eats		Skinny Fruitless Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie
Courntey Sweets		Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burrito
Living Sweet Moments		Crunchy Baked Sweet Potato Chips
Celebrating Sweets		Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow & Pecan Streusel

the other 88...

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

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1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110
619-295-3172

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 68 days ago, 9/22/20

Specialty Produce

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

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 90 days ago, 8/31/20
Sharer's comments : Garnett Yams coming in from Fresno

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Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 95 days ago, 8/26/20

Specialty Produce

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

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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 97 days ago, 8/24/20
Sharer's comments : Garnett Yams are back! 🍠

Specialty Produce

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

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 108 days ago, 8/13/20
Sharer's comments : Yams are back in action! 🍠

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Central Coop
1600 E. Madison St Seattle WA 98103
206-329-1545
http://www.centralcoop.coop.com

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 246 days ago, 3/28/20
Sharer's comments : Love these roasted with brussel sprouts and garlic!