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Garnet Yams

Inventory, 40 lbs : 78.59
This item was last sold on : 12/10/23

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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.

Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Alchemy Roasters	San Diego CA	916-718-2606
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Beach Plum Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-688-8682
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Hyatt Islandia	San Diego CA	619-224-1234
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Peohes	Coronado CA	619-437-4474
MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept	San Diego CA	619-725-6478
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Oscars Brewing Company	Temecula CA	619-695-2422
Sushi Ota 2021	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
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Temaki	Encinitas CA	702-489-2129
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Kingfisher	San Diego CA	619-861-8074
The Plot	Oceanside CA	422-266-8200
Aztec Shop Catering	San Diego CA	619 594-3576
La Dona	San Diego CA	858-352-8134
Communal Coffee - Oceanside	Oceanside CA	619-920-7887
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Kona Kai Resort and Marina	San Diego CA	619-221-8000
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Claytons Bakery & Bistro	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining	San Diego CA	858-759-3150
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Smokin J's BBQ	San Diego CA	703-314-1486
619 Spirits	San Diego CA	509-701-9534
Fleming's Steakhouse Downtown	San Diego CA	619-237-1155
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego	San Diego CA	619-696-6300
Gold Finch	San Diego CA	619-804-2051
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego	San Diego CA	619-232-1234
Hane	San Diego CA	619-339-6438
American Pizza Manufacturing	La Jolla CA	858-246-6756
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	619-402-7911
Orfila Vineyards & Winery	Oceanside CA	760-738-6500
Harmony Cuisine 2B1	San Diego CA	858-737-4777
Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta	San Diego CA	510-512-2213
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Boujiemana	San Diego CA	925-980-9316
Polaris Supreme	San Diego CA	619-390-7890
Harbor Breakfast	San Diego CA	619-888-6586
Pina (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	562-371-5919
Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Cocina de Barrio Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-840-1129
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	951-808-7790
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Portside Pier (Miguels)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
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The Harvest Honey	San Marcos CA	616-914-0124
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
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Secret Sister	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
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Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Garnet Yams. One

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Lazy Cat Kitchen		Onigirazu Sushi Sandwich
Feel Good Foodie		Sweet Potato Waffles
Happy Healthy Mama		Sweet Potato Butter
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Grits and Pinecones		Healthy Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks
Ambitious Kitchen		Pesto Turkey Burger Sliders on Sweet Potato Buns
The Real Food Dietitians		Grain-free Sweet Potato Brownies
Averie Cooks		Cheese, Black Beans, and Corn Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Avocado Crema
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Half Baked Harvest		Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Sweet 'n' Savory Bacon Pecans
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Healthy Happy Life		Baked Vegan Sweet Potatoes with Maple, Cinnamon, & Citrus
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Ambitious Kitchen		Healthy Chocolate Chip Sweet Potato Muffins
Radiate Food Vibes		Vegetarian Sweet Potato Nachos with Cheddar-Jalapeño Sauce
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The Produce Mom		Sweet Potato Toast
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Girl and the Kitchen		Vegan Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Wife Mama Foodie		Roasted Chickpea & Sweet Potato Tacos
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Farmgirl Gourmet		Goat Cheese Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
Cookin' Canuck		Sweet Potato Bison Shepherd's Pie
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Happy Healthy Mama		Cold Busting Soup
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Joy of Kosher		Creamy Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Cardamom and Quince Jelly
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Pip & Ebby		Healthy Burgers with Sweet Potato Buns
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Passion for Savings		Caramelized Sweet Potatoes
Carlsbad Cravings		Herb Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Gruyere
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