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Garnet Yams

Inventory, 40 lbs : 37.57
This item was last sold on : 04/13/21

• 107 Featured Restaurants

• 98 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 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.

Sushi Ota	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	808-868-8639
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Lumi	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
Jujus Kitchen	Bonita CA	619-471-5342
Farm Fresh Meals	San Diego CA	760-707-2383
Shogun Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Coya Peruvian Secret	Del Mar CA	619-295-3172
Cocina De Barrio	San Diego CA	760-840-1129
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Great Maple La Jolla UTC	San Diego CA	858-886-7403
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Wheat & Water	La Jolla CA	858-291-8690
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Peohes	Coronado CA	619-437-4474

the other 87...

The Greenspot Salad- MV	San Diego CA	619-230-5946
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Project Wildlife	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap	San Diego CA	619-795-9463
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Barbusa	San Diego CA	619-297-6333
Open Gym-Craft Meals	San Diego CA	619-799-3675
Rollin Roots-Veggie Gang	San Diego CA	951-259-3836
Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-886-7561
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5500 x207
Beach Plum Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-688-8682
Wrench and Rodent	Oceanside CA	760-840-1976
Luce	San Diego CA	619-275-2094
The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch	San Diego CA	619-865-0386
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	858-342-5495
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-721-3737
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Park 101	Carlsbad CA
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Panca Peruvian	Oceanside CA	760-722-3396
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Orfila Vineyards & Winery	Oceanside CA	760-738-6500
Sabuku Sushi	San Diego CA
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
Hott Mess	San Diego CA	619-297-1866
Vineyard Gourmet Catering	Temecula CA	951-858-1585
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Sabor Piri Piri
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Hane	San Diego CA	619-339-6438
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-7722
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
Hotel Del ENO Produce	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Ocean Beach Surf Lodge	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-230-2337
The Plot	Oceanside CA	422-266-8200
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
The Greenspot Salad Co.	San Diego CA	858-587-2585
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Shoreside Support Boat	San Diego CA	704-277-7929
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Thai One On	Carlsbad CA	760-500-8674
Eve-Creations Wellness	Encinitas CA	775-450-7235
Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta	San Diego CA	310-634-2371
Harney Sushi Old Town	San Diego CA	619-295-3272
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Le Papagayo (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Harbor Breakfast	San Diego CA	619-888-6586
Now Sushi	San Diego CA	858-246-6179
Le Papagayo (Carlsbad)	Carlsbad CA	949-235-5862
Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2401
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-670-5807
Pop Pie Co. (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-414-8495
The Trails	San Diego CA	619-581-5331
Miguel's Cocina Coronado	Coronado CA	619-437-4237
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Dynamic Nutrition	San Diego CA	619-296-3172

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Garnet Yams. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Garlic Matters		One Pan Roasted Pork with Sweet Potato, Pear, Apple and Garlic
Living Sweet Moments		Crunchy Baked Sweet Potato Chips
Wife Mama Foodie		Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Meringue
Celebrating Sweets		Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow & Pecan Streusel
Oat and Sesame		Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Peanut Sauce
My Natural Family		Sweet Potato Brownies
The Pretty Bee		Roasted Sweet Potato and Bean Quesadillas
Mama Mandy		Sweet Potato Souffle
Joy of Kosher		Creamy Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Cardamom and Quince Jelly
The Lean Green Bean		Guacamole Waffle Bits

the other 88...

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

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

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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 16 days ago, 3/29/21
Sharer's comments : Yams from Fresno Evergreens

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1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 69 days ago, 2/04/21
Sharer's comments : Yams from Fresno Evergreens!

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1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110
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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 204 days ago, 9/22/20

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

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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 226 days ago, 8/31/20
Sharer's comments : Garnett Yams coming in from Fresno

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Near Santa Monica, California, United States
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1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 233 days ago, 8/24/20
Sharer's comments : Garnett Yams are back! 🍠

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

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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 244 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
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Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 381 days ago, 3/28/20
Sharer's comments : Love these roasted with brussel sprouts and garlic!