Purslane Is Tastier Than Meat! Turkish Neighbors Taught Me How to Cook This Healthy “Weed”

👩‍🍳 How to Make It:

1. In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion until soft.
2. Add garlic and tomato, cook for 2–3 minutes.
3. Add purslane, season with salt and pepper, and stir.
4. Optional: Add a spoonful of rice/bulgur and a splash of water.
5. Cover and simmer on low for 10–15 minutes until everything is soft and flavorful.
6. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.

🥗 How to Serve:

• Warm as a main or side dish
• Cold as a salad-style mezze with a drizzle of yogurt
• On toast or with fresh bread

Final Thoughts

Purslane is not a weed—it’s a treasure! 💚 It’s healthy, delicious, and budget-friendly. Thanks to the Turkish kitchen, we now know how to turn this wild green into something truly mouthwatering. Try it once, and you might never look at meat (or weeds) the same way again!