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Garnet Yams

Inventory, 40 lbs : 92.16
This item was last sold on : 12/02/23

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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.

Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Artifact at Mingei	San Diego CA	619-846-2164
Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego	San Diego CA	619-696-6300
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Mak Mak Organics	Oceanside CA	858-740-4217
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Smokin J's BBQ	San Diego CA	703-314-1486
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261
The Harvest Honey	San Marcos CA	616-914-0124
Raised By Wolves	San Diego CA	916-207-1076
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Paradisaea Restaurant	La Jolla CA	732-915-6669

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Pina (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	562-371-5919
Harney Sushi	San Diego CA	619-295-3272
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Salvatore's	San Diego CA	619-544-1865
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center	National City CA	619-434-4281
Savory Moment (1)	El Cajon CA	619-633-8863
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Brandon Matzek- Blogger	San Diego CA	800-221-9730
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
Deeply Nourished	San Diego CA	808-489-7366
Primal Balance Nutrition LLC	San Marcos CA	760-822-2904
Mothership	San Diego CA	858-342-3609
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	951-808-7790
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Sushi Ota 2021	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Qero	Encinitas CA	Chris 702-334-8845
Sbicca Del Mar	Del Mar CA	619-417-2587
Cocina de Barrio Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-840-1129
Harmony Cuisine 2B1	San Diego CA	858-737-4777
Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering	San Diego CA	619-436-7006
Coya Peruvian Secret	Del Mar CA	619-295-3172
UPAC Enterprise Center	San Diego CA	6192557644
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
Kitchens For Good	San Diego CA	619-450-4040
Criscito Pizza	San Diego CA	760-331-9638
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-1582
Cocina de Barrio Point Loma	San Diego CA	858-349-2313
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623
Two Ducks	San Diego CA	760-235-3120
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Harbor Breakfast	San Diego CA	619-888-6586
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Claytons Bakery & Bistro	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta	San Diego CA	510-512-2213
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	662-832-3638
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Vi At La Jolla Village	San Diego CA	858-646-7700
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Humphrey's	San Diego CA	619-224-3577
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Bayside Landing	San Diego CA	858-270-9200
Gold Finch	San Diego CA	619-804-2051
Hyatt Islandia	San Diego CA	619-224-1234
The Kitchen at MCASD	La Jolla CA	619-894-2051
Polaris Supreme	San Diego CA	619-390-7890
American Pizza Manufacturing	La Jolla CA	858-246-6756
Hane	San Diego CA	619-339-6438
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Fleming's Steakhouse Downtown	San Diego CA	619-237-1155
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	619-402-7911
Oscars Brewing Company	Temecula CA	619-695-2422
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Tap Room Beer Co.	San Diego CA	619-539-7738
Secret Sister	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
Ridgeview Health Center	San Diego CA	858-293-3950
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021
Communal Coffee - Oceanside	Oceanside CA	619-920-7887
Plant Based Meals	San Diego CA	858-255-0590
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
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Temaki	Encinitas CA	702-489-2129
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
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The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining	San Diego CA	858-759-3150
La Dona	San Diego CA	858-352-8134
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619 295 7275
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum	Carlsbad CA	760-797-5579
Coco Maya by Miss Bs	San Diego CA	858-245-3780
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Boujiemana	San Diego CA	925-980-9316
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept	San Diego CA	619-725-6478
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Black Radish	San Diego CA	619-775-7412
Sheraton La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-453-5500
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Portside Pier (Miguels)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Meritage at Callaway, Inc.	Temecula CA	951-587-8889
Sabor a Vida Café & Deli	Vista CA	760-536-3331
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Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5500 x207
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Miguel's Cocina Coronado	Coronado CA	619-437-4237
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465

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Recipes that include Garnet Yams. One

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