🫒Mediterranean
Purslane (Portulaca)
vegetable
Portulaca is a genus of flowering plants in the family Portulacaceae, and is the type genus of the family. With over 100 species, it is found generally in the tropics and warm temperate regions. Portulacas are also known as the purslanes.
Conditions addressed
How to use
1–2 cups cooked or raw daily
- Eat steamed, roasted, stir-fried, or raw in salads.
- Lightly cooking increases digestibility.