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Garnet Yams

Inventory, 40 lbs : 157.28
This item was last sold on : 08/09/22

• 92 Featured Restaurants

• 99 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 saues, 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.

Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Camino Riviera	San Diego CA	619-685-3881
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
Hotel Republic San Diego	San Diego CA	951-756-9357
Harney Sushi Old Town	San Diego CA	619-295-3272
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Saffron Thai LLC	San Diego CA	619-574-7737
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	858-454-7126
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
Kingfisher	San Diego CA	619-861-8074
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-721-3737
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Cocina De Barrio	San Diego CA	760-840-1129
Cocina de Barrio Point Loma	San Diego CA	858-349-2313
Primal Balance Nutrition LLC	San Marcos CA	760-822-2904
Wrench and Rodent	Oceanside CA	760-840-1976
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Farm Fresh Meals	San Diego CA	760-707-2383

the other 72...

Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Hane	San Diego CA	619-339-6438
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Coco Maya by Miss Bs	San Diego CA	858-245-3780
Panca Peruvian	Oceanside CA	760-722-3396
Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2401
Tap Room Beer Co.	San Diego CA	619-539-7738
Bali Hai Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-222-1181
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
Mikami	San Diego CA	619-780-0974
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
The Plot	Oceanside CA	422-266-8200
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Miguel's Cocina Coronado	Coronado CA	619-437-4237
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Juan Tequila - Bar	San Diego CA	520-395-7565
Pina (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	562-371-5919
Thai One On	Carlsbad CA	760-500-8674
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-761-1269
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Coya Peruvian Secret	Del Mar CA	619-295-3172
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Common Theory	San Diego CA	858-384-7974
Deeply Nourished	San Diego CA	808-489-7366
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	619-886-0059
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261
Sushi Ota 2021	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Le Papagayo (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
Oside Kitchen Collaborative	Oceanside CA	619-807-7161
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275
Seasoned Catering and Events	San Diego CA	619-246-4909
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Project Wildlife	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
Lumi	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Sets Kitchen and Bar	San Marcos CA	970-390-2148
Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef	San Diego CA	347-277-1958
Four Seasons Residence Club	Carlsbad CA	760-603-6360
Hott Mess	San Diego CA	619-297-1866
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Luce	San Diego CA	619-275-2094
Now Sushi	San Diego CA	858-246-6179
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering	San Diego CA	619-838-8268
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Harbor Breakfast	San Diego CA	619-888-6586
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Et Voilà! French Bistro	San Diego CA	858-610-8784
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Shake and Muddle	Chula Vista CA	619-816-5429
Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Shogun Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Qero	Encinitas CA	702-334-8845
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Great Maple La Jolla UTC	San Diego CA	858-886-7403

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Garnet Yams. One

is easiest, three is harder.

The Gracious Pantry		Clean Eating Sweet Potato Butter
Cookin' Canuck		Sweet Potato Bison Shepherd's Pie
Wife Mama Foodie		Roasted Chickpea & Sweet Potato Tacos
Lazy Cat Kitchen		Miso Glazed Sweet Potato Sushi
Eating Rules		Roasted Garnet Yam and Bacon Frittata
Roti & Rice		Sweet Potato Balls
Vanilla and Bean		Black Eyed Pea Sweet Potato Cornbread Pot Pie
The Honour System		Roasted Vegetable Frittata
Kitchen Sanctuary		Hidden Veggie Tomato Soup
Simple Roots Wellness		Sweet Potato Gnocci

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Baby Foode		Sweet Potato Waffles
Healthy Happy Life		Baked Vegan Sweet Potatoes with Maple, Cinnamon, & Citrus
Euphoric Vegan		Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Chocolate Covered Katie		Crispy Bake Sweet Potato Chips
The Produce Mom		Sweet Potato Toast
Half Baked Harvest		Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Sweet 'n' Savory Bacon Pecans
The Real Food Dietitians		Grain-free Sweet Potato Brownies
Eat Yourself Skinny		Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash
Radiate Food Vibes		Vegetarian Sweet Potato Nachos with Cheddar-Jalapeño Sauce
My Natural Family		Sweet Potato Brownies
Primavera Kitchen		Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
Girl and the Kitchen		Vegan Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Connoisseurus Veg		Sweet Potato Sushi
Pinch of Yum		Sweet Potato Gnocchi w/ Broccoli Rabe & Sage Garlic Butter Sauce
Savory Lotus		Spiced Sweet Potato Apple Fruit Leather
Joy of Kosher		Creamy Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Cardamom and Quince Jelly
Lazy Cat Kitchen		Onigirazu Sushi Sandwich
Divas Can Cook		Southern Baked Candied Yams
The Endless Meal		Detox Sweet Potato Turmeric Soup with Salty Almond Croutons
The Healthy Maven		Sweet Potato Egg Boats with Avocado Crema and Bacon
Minimalist Baker		Vegan Thanksgiving Wraps
Eat The Gains		Whole30 Breakfast Salad with Poached Eggs
The Real Food Dietitians		Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili
Cincy Shopper		Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
Oh My Veggies		Thai Sweet Potato Nachos
Grits and Pinecones		Healthy Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks
The Endless Meal		Chickpea and Yam Chili
Running In A Skirt		Crock Pot Lentil Sweet Potato Soup
Miss Allie's Kitchen		Sweet Potato Pasta Bake
Bunny's Warm Oven		Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll Cake
Taste and Tell		Sweet Potato Tots with Creamy Ketchup
The Pretty Bee		Roasted Sweet Potato and Bean Quesadillas
Delicious Meets Healthy		Sweet Potato Hash with Sausage and Eggs
The Lean Green Bean		Almond & Sweet Potato Flatbreads
Paleo Gluten Free Eats		Skinny Fruitless Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie
Domestic Gothess		Vegetarian Cottage Pie With Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Mash
Passion for Savings		Caramelized Sweet Potatoes
Earthy Feast		Sweet Potato Sushi with Finger Limes
A Few Shortcuts		Apple & Sweet Potato Mash Topper
Simply Quinoa		Crockpot Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quinoa Chili
Running In A Skirt		Harvest Farro with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Running In A Skirt		Mom's Famous Sweet Potato Casserole
My Fussy Eater		Sweet Potato Frittata Slices
The Magical Slow Cooker		Slow Cooker Sweet Poatoes, Green Beans, and Bacon
Minimalist Baker		Immune Booster Orange Smoothie
Celebrating Sweets		Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow & Pecan Streusel
Wallflower Kitchen		Smokey Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
Cilantro & Citronella		Vegan Sushi Bowls with Yam Tempura
Sweet As Honey		Sweet Potato Tots
Ambitious Kitchen		Pesto Turkey Burger Sliders on Sweet Potato Buns
Fooduzzi		Sweet Potato Pancakes with Peanut Butter Maple Syrup
Courntey Sweets		Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burrito
The Foodie Physician		Sweet Potato Pancakes
Averie Cooks		Cheese, Black Beans, and Corn Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Avocado Crema
Living Sweet Moments		Crunchy Baked Sweet Potato Chips
Lemons & Anchovies		Yam and Apple Casserole with Citrus Sauce
Wife Mama Foodie		Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Meringue
Little Bits Of		Apple Cinnamon Sweet Potat-"oats"
Averie Cooks		Cinnamon and Spice Sweet Potato Bread
Kitchen Sanctuary		Cheesy Roasted Vegetable Soup
Delish Knowledge		Sweet Potato Hummus Quesadilla
Nom Nom Paleo		Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
The Healthy Maven		Mushroom Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers
Delish Knowledge		Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Farmgirl Gourmet		Goat Cheese Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
Ambitious Kitchen		Healthy Chocolate Chip Sweet Potato Muffins
Oat and Sesame		Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Peanut Sauce
The Lean Green Bean		Guacamole Waffle Bits
Happy Healthy Mama		Cold Busting Soup
Scaling Back		Smoky Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadilla
Sage Trifle		Old Fashioned Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Emily Kyle Nutrition		Sweet Ginger & Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
Happy Healthy Mama		Baked Eggs and Spinach in Sweet Potato Boats
Carlsbad Cravings		Herb Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Gruyere
Tornadough Allie		Sweet Potato Bourbon Mini Bundt Cakes
Keepin' it Kind		Pomegranate Orange Sweet Potato Bake
Happy Healthy Mama		Sweet Potato Butter
Pip & Ebby		Healthy Burgers with Sweet Potato Buns
The Foodie Physician		Sweet Potato Caprese Sliders
40 Aprons		Whole30 Breakfast Sandwiches
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie
Half Baked Harvest		Maple Cream Sweet Potato Soup with Cheddar Cinnamon Sugar Twist
The Pretty Bee		Roasted Sweet Potato and Bean Quesadillas
Eat Well 101		Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
Chew Out Loud		Sweet Potato Cornbread
Whole and Heavenly Oven		Cream of Sweet Potato Apple Soup
Mama Mandy		Sweet Potato Souffle
Feel Good Foodie		Sweet Potato Waffles
Turnip the Oven		Lemon Meringue Sweet Potatoes

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Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Fresno Evergreen

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 109 days ago, 4/23/22
Sharer's comments : Red Yams from Fresno Evergreen

Central Market

Central Market
4001 N Lamar Blvd Austin tx 78756
1-512-206-1000
https://centralmarket.com

Near Austin, Texas, United States
About 118 days ago, 4/14/22

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St, San Diego CA, 92110
619-295-3172
https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 164 days ago, 2/27/22
Sharer's comments : Yams from Fresno Evergreen

Milam's Market Near Coral Gables, Florida, United States
About 193 days ago, 1/29/22

Specialty Produce

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

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 499 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 552 days ago, 2/04/21
Sharer's comments : Yams from Fresno Evergreens!

Specialty Produce

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

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 687 days ago, 9/22/20

Specialty Produce

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

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 709 days ago, 8/31/20
Sharer's comments : Garnett Yams coming in from Fresno

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Her Produce

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 714 days ago, 8/26/20

Specialty Produce

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

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 716 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 727 days ago, 8/13/20
Sharer's comments : Yams are back in action! 🍠