Purslane, also known as Portulaca oleracea, is a plant commonly found across the United States.
Its other names include pigweed, little hogweed, and fatweed. It’s also a popular potherb in Asia and Europe, especially in the Mediterranean region.
Not only is it fairly easy to grow, it’s rich in vital minerals and vitamins with antioxidant properties.
It’s no wonder that this succulent has been long used in ancient medicine, particularly in Chinese tradition, which describes it as “the vegetable for long life”.
The Nutritional Content of Purslane
This succulent is high in many nutrients including vitamin A, E, and C, calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, and iron. It also has small amounts of folate, phosphorus, copper, as well as vitamins B1, B2, and B3.
Purslane is 93% water, and therefore it’s low in calories, making it extremely nutritionally-dense. It’s also a versatile food that could be aded to a plethora of dishes.
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