of a varied diet.
4. It Can Be Added to Everyday Meals
You don’t need complicated recipes to use purslane.
The tender leaves and stems can be:
- Added to salads
- Mixed into soups
- Cooked with vegetables
- Added to sandwiches
- Used in stews
- Prepared as a cooked green
Its slightly sour or lemony flavor can add something different to ordinary dishes.
5. It Grows Almost Anywhere
Purslane is remarkably adaptable.
It can tolerate heat and relatively dry conditions and often appears in places where other plants struggle.
For gardeners, this can
