Purslane isn’t simply something that happens to grow between garden plants.
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It has been eaten traditionally in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian, and other cuisines. Its leaves and tender stems can be used raw or cooked.
Nutritionally, purslane is particularly interesting because it provides:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Iron
- Dietary fiber
- Plant-based omega-3 fatty acid ALA
It also contains various antioxidant compounds.
