Never uproot this plant if it appears in your garden.

• Add fresh leaves to salads or sandwiches for a zesty crunch.

• Sauté with garlic and olive oil as a side dish.

• Blend into smoothies for a nutrient boost.

• Use it as a substitute for spinach in many recipes.

Tip:
Just make sure to positively identify the plant before eating — it can be mistaken for toxic look-alikes like spurge (which has milky sap). Once confirmed as purslane, you’ll realize it’s not a weed at all, but a natural superfood growing right in your garden.