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Garnet Yams

Inventory, 40 lbs : 21.04
This item was last sold on : 04/08/20

• 113 Featured Restaurants

• 98 Recipe Ideas

• 2 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.

Lafayette Hotel	San Diego CA	619-296-2101
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
The Tavern	Coronado CA	602-628-5890
George J Heatherington	San Diego CA	858-869-3660
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla	San Diego CA	310-407-9937
Andrew Spurgin	San Diego CA	619-277-6020
Pantai Inn	La Jolla CA	858-224-7600
Harney Sushi Old Town	San Diego CA	619-295-3272
International Smoke Del Mar	San Diego CA	702-683-7590
Great Maple	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Cocina De Barrio	San Diego CA	760-840-1129
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-721-3737
Oliver & Rose	San Diego CA	619-300-3395
Kensington Cafe	San Diego CA	619-640-0494
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	917-969-9500
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959

the other 93...

Eve-Creations Wellness	Encinitas CA	760-230-2560
Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-238-9880
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Local Tap House & Kitchen	Oceanside CA	760-547-1469
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Reata Glen	Mission Viejo CA	949-545-2250
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
Volcano Rabbit	San Diego CA	619-232-8226
Bikram's Students	San Diego CA	619-220-6811
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Goodbar	San Diego CA	619-642-0900
Catalina Resources	San Diego CA	619-297-9797
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	504-554-1323
The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch	San Diego CA	619-865-0386
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta	San Diego CA	310-634-2371
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
The Greenspot Salad- MV	San Diego CA	619-230-5946
Exhale	Oceanside CA	760-420-2098
Hane	San Diego CA	619-260-1411
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019	Oceanside CA	760-967-1820
Culinary Concepts	San Diego CA	858-530-1885
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-7722
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Tender Greens-Mission Valley	San Diego CA	310-954-1415
Miho Gastrotruck Delivery	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Wayfarer Bread	La Jolla CA	805-709-0964
Now Sushi	San Diego CA	480-429-6666
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	619-698-3500
Miguel's Cocina Coronado	Coronado CA	619-437-4237
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
Chosen Foods	San Diego CA	877-674-2244
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Fire Station 20	San Diego CA	619-692-4984
Vi At La Jolla Village	San Diego CA	858-646-7700
Ocean Beach Surf Lodge	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-0083
The Village	San Diego CA	619-729-8515
Point Loma Seafood	San Diego CA	619-223-1109
Toast Catering	san diego CA	858-208-9422
Pachamama	San Diego CA	619-738-3737
Green Acre Campus Point	San Diego CA	619-704-1714
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-925-7552
The Bellows	San Marcos CA	619-395-6325
HSP Automotive Group
Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2401
Fire Station 8	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
Bobs Specialty Meats	Escondido CA	760-839-6850
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Sorority Cuisine - SAE	San Diego CA	310-402-6195
Local Greens Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-487-9346
The Lion Share	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
The Greenspot Salad Co.	San Diego CA	858-587-2585
Pete's Premade Paleo	San Diego CA	770-359-8274
Pop Pie Co.	San Diego CA	619-900-4743
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Eve Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-231-1052
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5500 x207
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
Sheraton Carlsbad - 7 Mile	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
The Healing Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-807-9911
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen	Oceanside CA	619-990-0158
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Jensens Finest Foods - Produce	San Diego CA	619-550-2097
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
The Plot	Oceanside CA	422-266-8200
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Beach Plum Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-931-1362
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
One Door North	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
Tender Greens-UTC	San Diego CA	858-455-9395
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-230-2337
Monteferante Foods	Vista CA	310-740-0194
Sushi Ota	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
Project Wildlife	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
The Rose	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Tender Greens-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-226-6254
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Garnet Yams. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Chocolate Covered Katie		Crispy Bake Sweet Potato Chips
Farmgirl Gourmet		Goat Cheese Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
Happy Healthy Mama		Baked Eggs and Spinach in Sweet Potato Boats
Feel Good Foodie		Sweet Potato Waffles
Lemons & Anchovies		Yam and Apple Casserole with Citrus Sauce
Averie Cooks		Cinnamon and Spice Sweet Potato Bread
The Healthy Maven		Mushroom Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers
Wife Mama Foodie		Roasted Chickpea & Sweet Potato Tacos
Connoisseurus Veg		Sweet Potato Sushi
40 Aprons		Whole30 Breakfast Sandwiches

the other 88...

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

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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 12 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 529 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!