Garnet Yams

Estimated Inventory, 40 lbs : 17.15
This item was last sold on : 05/14/25

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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.

US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Beach Plum Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-688-8682
UCSD Health East campus	San Diego CA	619-578-3373
Wonderful Sushi Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-757-6634
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Recipes that include Garnet Yams. One

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Pip & Ebby		Healthy Burgers with Sweet Potato Buns
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Eating Rules		Roasted Garnet Yam and Bacon Frittata
Mama Mandy		Sweet Potato Souffle
Vanilla and Bean		Black Eyed Pea Sweet Potato Cornbread Pot Pie
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Celebrating Sweets		Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow & Pecan Streusel
Courntey Sweets		Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burrito
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Baby Foode		Sweet Potato Waffles
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Roti & Rice		Sweet Potato Balls
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40 Aprons		Whole30 Breakfast Sandwiches
Happy Healthy Mama		Cold Busting Soup
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The Foodie Physician		Sweet Potato Caprese Sliders
Passion for Savings		Caramelized Sweet Potatoes
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The Endless Meal		Detox Sweet Potato Turmeric Soup with Salty Almond Croutons
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My Natural Family		Sweet Potato Brownies
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The Healthy Maven		Sweet Potato Egg Boats with Avocado Crema and Bacon
The Foodie Physician		Sweet Potato Pancakes
Joy of Kosher		Creamy Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Cardamom and Quince Jelly
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Feel Good Foodie		Sweet Potato Waffles
Radiate Food Vibes		Vegetarian Sweet Potato Nachos with Cheddar-Jalapeño Sauce
Ambitious Kitchen		Pesto Turkey Burger Sliders on Sweet Potato Buns
My Fussy Eater		Sweet Potato Frittata Slices
Scaling Back		Smoky Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadilla
Half Baked Harvest		Maple Cream Sweet Potato Soup with Cheddar Cinnamon Sugar Twist
Carlsbad Cravings		Herb Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Gruyere
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The Endless Meal		Chickpea and Yam Chili
Half Baked Harvest		Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Sweet 'n' Savory Bacon Pecans
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Happy Healthy Mama		Baked Eggs and Spinach in Sweet Potato Boats
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Running In A Skirt		Crock Pot Lentil Sweet Potato Soup
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Delish Knowledge		Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes