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Garnet Yams

Inventory, 40 lbs : 43.29
This item was last sold on : 01/20/22

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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.

InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Kingfisher	San Diego CA	619-861-8074
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
Miguel's Cocina Coronado	Coronado CA	619-437-4237
Snooze - La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-483-5556
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Snooze H.C, LLC	San Diego CA	619-500-3344
Our Green Affair	San Diego CA	858-337-9196
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
O'Brien's Pub	San Diego CA	858-715-1745
Olivewood Gardens -Donation	National City CA	619-434-4281
Wrench and Rodent	Oceanside CA	760-840-1976
Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511	La Jolla CA	858-459-5500
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	619-886-0059
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Panca Peruvian	Oceanside CA	760-722-3396

the other 98...

Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Rollin Roots-Miramar	San Diego CA	951-259-3836
Barbusa	San Diego CA	619-297-6333
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Hane	San Diego CA	619-339-6438
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
Revolution Roasters	Oceanside CA	760-330-6827
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Brandon Matzek- Blogger	San Diego CA	800-221-9730
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Now Sushi	San Diego CA	858-246-6179
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Harney Sushi Old Town	San Diego CA	619-295-3272
Qero	Encinitas CA	702-334-8845
Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill	San Diego CA	619-497-0914
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Brigantine Corp	San Diego CA	858-926-9644
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
The Plot	Oceanside CA	422-266-8200
Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2401
Sushi Ota 2021	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-886-7561
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Shake and Muddle	Chula Vista CA	619-816-5429
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
Barrel & Board	San Diego CA	619-379-2574
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-7722
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Tender Greens-UTC	San Diego CA	858-455-9395
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Sets Kitchen and Bar	San Marcos CA	970-390-2148
Shogun Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Il Sogno Italiano	San Diego CA	619-380-2652
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	808-868-8639
Claytons Bakery & Bistro	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Lumi	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Common Theory	San Diego CA	858-384-7974
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Hotel Republic San Diego	San Diego CA	951-756-9357
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
Bali Hai Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-222-1181
Sabuku Sushi	San Diego CA	619-281-9700
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
All Aspects Catering and Events	San Diego CA	855-287-7658
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-721-3737
Marriott Marquis North Tower	San Diego CA	619-234-1500
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Le Papagayo (Carlsbad)	Carlsbad CA	949-235-5862
Cocina de Barrio Point Loma	San Diego CA	858-349-2313
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-670-5807
Open Gym-Craft Meals	San Diego CA	619-865-3024
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Great Maple La Jolla UTC	San Diego CA	858-886-7403
Sushi Ota	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch	San Diego CA	619-865-0386
Le Papagayo (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Coya Peruvian Secret	Del Mar CA	619-295-3172
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Jujus Kitchen	Bonita CA	619-471-5342
The Trails	San Diego CA	619-581-5331
Convention Center Shell	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
The Greenspot Salad- MV	San Diego CA	619-230-5946
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Food of Joy	San Diego CA	858-531-6616
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Garnet Yams. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Primavera Kitchen		Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
Scaling Back		Smoky Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadilla
Grits and Pinecones		Healthy Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks
Oh My Veggies		Thai Sweet Potato Nachos
Savory Lotus		Spiced Sweet Potato Apple Fruit Leather
Half Baked Harvest		Maple Cream Sweet Potato Soup with Cheddar Cinnamon Sugar Twist
The Pretty Bee		Roasted Sweet Potato and Bean Quesadillas
Cincy Shopper		Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie
Happy Healthy Mama		Sweet Potato Butter

the other 87...

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

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

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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 298 days ago, 3/29/21
Sharer's comments : Yams from Fresno Evergreens

Specialty Produce

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

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 351 days ago, 2/04/21
Sharer's comments : Yams from Fresno Evergreens!

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

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 486 days ago, 9/22/20

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 509 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 513 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 515 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 527 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 664 days ago, 3/28/20
Sharer's comments : Love these roasted with brussel sprouts and garlic!