Common Purslane

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AKA Portulaca oleracea or verdulaga in Spain, is a weed we have LOTS of in the yard this year.

I know my grandparents (being from Western Europe) have eaten this for years. Does anyone else find a use for this plant? Any recipes?

Here's a pic of what the plant looks like:
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It's really too small to eat now but I'm curious. I've learned that it has tons of OMEGA-3's and is very nutritious but kind of sour and salty.

If anyone else knows any other uses, let me know!

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Carlos
 

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I've tried small-to-medium-sized leaves of it in green salad and in pasta salads. Can't say it's really my thing. I toss it to the chickens, they really like it :)


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Yeah the chickens seem to like it a lot.

I'll try it out in a salad soon.

My grandfather says it taste good mixed in with some scrambled eggs, he says the saltiness and sourness is mellowed out by the eggs. I'll try that too!
 

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I have to 3rd...the chickens like it! :cool:


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My husband nibbles on it when outside, but doesn't like the consistency cooked. Yep, chickens enjoy it! :)
 

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No way!! I have ordered purslane seed and it turns out this is a weed that has always grown in my garden! Cool beans! Is this super low growing and the base easily breaks off?
 

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I am also wondering if this looks similar to any other plant that is not edible...
 

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me&thegals said:
I am also wondering if this looks similar to any other plant that is not edible...
Yeah there a lot of different varieties. Portulaca oleracea is what I'm referring to. Most of the varieties of Portulaca are edible but do use some caution.
 

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