Purslane is a vegetable also known as traditional Mediterranean flower garden purslane. It is an intensely rich source of alpha-linolenic acid which the body converts into essential fatty acids, such as the EPA announced, and nearly 3 percent by weight of purslane is composed of alpha, beta and gamma-carotene and lutein.
Three ounces of purslane contains the equivalent of a 100-IU capsules of vitamin E, 1 / 4 capsules of 100 mg of vitamin C and 14.8 mg of ascorbic acidGlutathione. Some in progress, unpublished German research centers for the use of purslane as a means to block the carcinogenic effects of estrogen in the breast and ovaries to the uterus.
It is not only easy to grow purslane in your backyard, it is difficult to avoid overloading other plants. If the plants are young, make a side salad with a little tart but juicy 'dishwashing liquid and nuts. After the plants are mature, are blanched in salted water for 1-2Minutes before adding to salads. In the kitchen of New Mexico, purslane is known as verdolagas, fried with onions, add to beans, potato salad or as grass.
Portulaca turkish yogurt and salad
A friend, a frequent visitor to Turkey (and a provider of travel diaries colored) tells me that he managed to bribe his way out of a speeding ticket with a promise to bring this salad Patrol Agent .
1 / 4 pound (about 100 g), purslane,blanched in salted water
They have 5 large cucumbers, peeled and seeded, then cut into quarters and cut into slices
2 tablespoons (15 grams) each finely chopped mint, chervil, coriander and
4 cups (500 g) whole milk yogurt
1 / 4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons (10 g) ground coriander
Salt and pepper to taste
Blend yogurt, olive oil and dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add the vegetables to mix well mixed,threw them into the dressing yogurt, until all vegetables are well coated parts. The flavors of the herbs through better if the salad cold.
Healthy Ham Rye
If you want to include alpha-linolenic acid and omega-3 fatty acids your body on the n-6 fatty acids in balance requirements ham, try this variation of the traditional ham and crisp clear in Rye.
2 slices of rye toast
2-3 slices of good quality ham
A small handful of fresh purslane,including stems
Mustard or horseradish
Assemble your sandwich using purslane instead of lettuce or pickles.
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