Garnet Yams

Estimated Inventory, 40 lbs : 42.42
This item was last sold on : 12/20/24

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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.

Bali Hai Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-222-1181
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Sheraton La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-453-5500
Animae	San Diego CA	619-925-7908
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo	San Diego CA	858-487-1134
Claytons Bakery & Bistro	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
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Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Jack Monaco Creative Consulting	San Diego CA	619-318-2633
DoubleTree By Hilton San Diego	San Diego CA	619-881-6900
Siesel's Meats	San Diego CA	619-275-1234
Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
Sugar Bear Enterprises	San Diego CA	925-383-3623
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Cesarina	San Diego CA	619-226-6222
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Coya Peruvian Secret	Del Mar CA	619-295-3172
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Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
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Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Louisiana Purchase	San Diego CA	619-255-8278
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Elks Lodge 2698 -Donation	Lakeside CA	619-390-4949
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Gravity Heights Mission Valley	San Diego CA	619-384-5993
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Wayfarer Bread	La Jolla CA	805-709-0964
Paradisaea Restaurant	La Jolla CA	732-915-6669
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Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Temaki	Encinitas CA	702-489-2129
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
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Southwestern Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-222-0438
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Ridgeview Health Center	San Diego CA	858-293-3950
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Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill (UTC)	San Diego CA	858-886-9909
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Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
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The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
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Cocina de Barrio Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-840-1129
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
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Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Garnet Yams. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Whole and Heavenly Oven		Cream of Sweet Potato Apple Soup
My Natural Family		Sweet Potato Brownies
Carlsbad Cravings		Herb Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Gruyere
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Chocolate Covered Katie		Crispy Bake Sweet Potato Chips
The Lean Green Bean		Guacamole Waffle Bits
Half Baked Harvest		Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Sweet 'n' Savory Bacon Pecans
Simply Quinoa		Crockpot Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quinoa Chili
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The Pretty Bee		Roasted Sweet Potato and Bean Quesadillas
Eat Well 101		Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
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Grits and Pinecones		Healthy Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks
Cookin' Canuck		Sweet Potato Bison Shepherd's Pie
The Real Food Dietitians		Grain-free Sweet Potato Brownies
The Foodie Physician		Sweet Potato Caprese Sliders
Oat and Sesame		Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Peanut Sauce
Eat The Gains		Whole30 Breakfast Salad with Poached Eggs
Lazy Cat Kitchen		Miso Glazed Sweet Potato Sushi
Nom Nom Paleo		Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Primavera Kitchen		Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
The Real Food Dietitians		Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili
Healthy Happy Life		Baked Vegan Sweet Potatoes with Maple, Cinnamon, & Citrus
Feel Good Foodie		Sweet Potato Waffles
Domestic Gothess		Vegetarian Cottage Pie With Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Mash
Kitchen Sanctuary		Hidden Veggie Tomato Soup
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie
The Foodie Physician		Sweet Potato Pancakes
Turnip the Oven		Lemon Meringue Sweet Potatoes
Fooduzzi		Sweet Potato Pancakes with Peanut Butter Maple Syrup
Courntey Sweets		Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burrito
Simple Roots Wellness		Sweet Potato Gnocci
Scaling Back		Smoky Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadilla
Averie Cooks		Cheese, Black Beans, and Corn Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Avocado Crema
Mama Mandy		Sweet Potato Souffle
Minimalist Baker		Vegan Thanksgiving Wraps
Kitchen Sanctuary		Cheesy Roasted Vegetable Soup
Euphoric Vegan		Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Delish Knowledge		Sweet Potato Hummus Quesadilla
Savory Lotus		Spiced Sweet Potato Apple Fruit Leather
Vanilla and Bean		Black Eyed Pea Sweet Potato Cornbread Pot Pie
The Gracious Pantry		Clean Eating Sweet Potato Butter
Sage Trifle		Old Fashioned Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Earthy Feast		Sweet Potato Sushi with Finger Limes
Lemons & Anchovies		Yam and Apple Casserole with Citrus Sauce
Running In A Skirt		Mom's Famous Sweet Potato Casserole
Averie Cooks		Cinnamon and Spice Sweet Potato Bread
40 Aprons		Whole30 Breakfast Sandwiches
Running In A Skirt		Crock Pot Lentil Sweet Potato Soup
Miss Allie's Kitchen		Sweet Potato Pasta Bake
Cilantro & Citronella		Vegan Sushi Bowls with Yam Tempura
The Honour System		Roasted Vegetable Frittata
Roti & Rice		Sweet Potato Balls
Connoisseurus Veg		Sweet Potato Sushi
Little Bits Of		Apple Cinnamon Sweet Potat-"oats"
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The Pretty Bee		Roasted Sweet Potato and Bean Quesadillas
Joy of Kosher		Creamy Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Cardamom and Quince Jelly
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Happy Healthy Mama		Sweet Potato Butter
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Wallflower Kitchen		Smokey Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
Oh My Veggies		Thai Sweet Potato Nachos
Ambitious Kitchen		Healthy Chocolate Chip Sweet Potato Muffins
Happy Healthy Mama		Baked Eggs and Spinach in Sweet Potato Boats
Living Sweet Moments		Crunchy Baked Sweet Potato Chips
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Sweet As Honey		Sweet Potato Tots
The Endless Meal		Detox Sweet Potato Turmeric Soup with Salty Almond Croutons
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Delish Knowledge		Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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A Few Shortcuts		Apple & Sweet Potato Mash Topper
The Produce Mom		Sweet Potato Toast
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Taste and Tell		Sweet Potato Tots with Creamy Ketchup
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The Healthy Maven		Sweet Potato Egg Boats with Avocado Crema and Bacon
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The Healthy Maven		Mushroom Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers
Emily Kyle Nutrition		Sweet Ginger & Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
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Eating Rules		Roasted Garnet Yam and Bacon Frittata
Passion for Savings		Caramelized Sweet Potatoes
The Magical Slow Cooker		Slow Cooker Sweet Poatoes, Green Beans, and Bacon
Baby Foode		Sweet Potato Waffles
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Happy Healthy Mama		Cold Busting Soup