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Garnet Yams

Inventory, 40 lbs : 26.83
This item was last sold on : 09/28/20

• 93 Featured Restaurants

• 98 Recipe Ideas

• 7 Sharess

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.

Snooze - La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-483-5556
Eve Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-231-1052
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-721-3737
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Lumi	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Jalisco Cantina	Oceanside CA	760-429-1679
Ocean Beach Surf Lodge	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2401
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	917-969-9500
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Miguel's Cocina Coronado	Coronado CA	619-437-4237
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Shoreside Support Boat	San Diego CA	704-277-7929
True Food-Fashion Valley	San Diego CA	619-810-2929

the other 73...

C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	619-291-1220
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-436-5236
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Now Sushi	San Diego CA	480-429-6666
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Hane	San Diego CA	619-260-1411
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
The Greenspot Salad- MV	San Diego CA	619-230-5946
The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch	San Diego CA	619-865-0386
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Peohes	Coronado CA	619-437-4474
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Veg Appeal	San Diego CA	619-940-7648
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	619-236-1299
Food of Joy	San Diego CA	858-531-6616
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta	San Diego CA	310-634-2371
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-543-2764
The Trails	San Diego CA	619-667-2233
The Plot	Oceanside CA	422-266-8200
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
Sushi Ota	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
Miho Gastrotruck Delivery	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-7722
Point Loma Seafood	San Diego CA	619-223-1109
Farm Fresh Meals	Vista CA	760-707-2383
Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla	San Diego CA	310-407-9937
The Greenspot Salad Co.	San Diego CA	858-587-2585
Pop Pie Co.	San Diego CA	619-900-4743
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
International Smoke Del Mar	San Diego CA	702-683-7590
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Pala Mesa Resort	Fallbrook CA	706-728-5881
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Harney Sushi Old Town	San Diego CA	619-295-3272
Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar	San Diego CA	858-790-6900
Pop Pie Co. (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-414-8495
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Great Maple	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Jujus Kitchen	Bonita CA	619-471-5342
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Et Voilà! French Bistro	San Diego CA	619-209-7759
Eve-Creations Wellness	Encinitas CA	760-230-2560
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Project Wildlife	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
True Food Kitchen - La Jolla	San Diego CA	480-212-0175
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	619-698-3500
Le Papagayo	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
Enclave	Carlsbad CA	808-554-4219
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Ruth's Chris Steak House DT	San Diego CA	619-233-1422
Cafe Secret 2019	Del Mar CA	619-295-3172
Curated Leu	Encinitas CA
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo	San Diego CA	858-451-9100
Barbusa	San Diego CA	619-297-6333

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Garnet Yams. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Mama Mandy		Sweet Potato Souffle
Primavera Kitchen		Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
Eat Well 101		Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
Connoisseurus Veg		Sweet Potato Sushi
Cincy Shopper		Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
Oat and Sesame		Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Peanut Sauce
Garlic Matters		One Pan Roasted Pork with Sweet Potato, Pear, Apple and Garlic
Feel Good Foodie		Sweet Potato Waffles
Simple Roots Wellness		Sweet Potato Gnocci
The Healthy Maven		Mushroom Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers

the other 88...

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

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1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110
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Near San Diego, California, United States
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Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 29 days ago, 8/31/20
Sharer's comments : Garnett Yams coming in from Fresno

Santa Monica Farmers Market

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Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 34 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 36 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 47 days ago, 8/13/20
Sharer's comments : Yams are back in action! 🍠

Central Co-op

Central Coop
1600 E. Madison St Seattle WA 98103
206-329-1545
http://www.centralcoop.coop.com

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 184 days ago, 3/28/20
Sharer's comments : Love these roasted with brussel sprouts and garlic!

Ballard Farmer's Market

Lyall Farm
29249 Road O SW, Mattawa 99349
509-932-4377

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 702 days ago, 10/28/18
Sharer's comments : Garnet Yams spotted at Ballard Farmer's Market. Can't beat fresh yam soup over the holidays!