Garnet Yams

Estimated Inventory, 40 lbs : 31.16
This item was last sold on : 12/22/24

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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.

Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-761-1269
Artifact at Mingei	San Diego CA	619-846-2164
Harney Sushi	San Diego CA	619-295-3272
Aztec Shop Catering	San Diego CA	619 594-3576
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
UPAC Enterprise Center	San Diego CA	6192557644
Kitchens For Good	San Diego CA	619-450-4040
Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
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The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo	San Diego CA	858-487-1134
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Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
The Guild Hotel	San Diego CA	619-764-5108
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
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Mothership	San Diego CA	858-342-3609

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Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
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Coya Peruvian Secret	Del Mar CA	619-295-3172
Carolines Seaside Cafe	La Jolla CA	619-646-1481
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InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
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Lumi	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
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RB Sushi	San Diego CA	858-613-9000
The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining	San Diego CA	858-759-3150
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Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
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Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Garnet Yams. One

is easiest, three is harder.

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