purslane

Very often people confuse purslane with a weed, but it is a very nutritious vegetable. Purslane was originally  cultivated in India, where it was a crop for many centuries. Now it grows wild all over America. Purslane was mentioned by Henry Thoreau in his book " Walden".
This plant is  a herbaceous leafy vegetable also known as pusley, pig weed or verdolaga.

• Purslane is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and its concentration is one of the highest found an any green leaf vegetable. 100 grams of purslane leaves may contain up to 300mg. of Omega 3's.
• This plant is also a source of antioxidants. 
• Purslane is an excellent source of calcium, one cup of cooked leaves contains 90mg of it.
• To put the final touch, purslane contains quite a bit of potassium, one cup yields 560 mg.
• It has a mild sweet flavor, it can be used raw in salads or steamed.      

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