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.
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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.
