If this is growing in your yard, you may be throwing away a nutritional powerhouse.

been correctly identified and has grown in a clean, pesticide-free location, purslane can be eaten in several ways. Its leaves and tender stems can be added to salads, sandwiches, soups, or cooked with other vegetables.

Its flavor is mild and slightly tangy, with a crisp texture. Young leaves and tender stems are often preferred for eating, and the continue reading …