Simple Sautéed Purslane
Sautéed purslane is a simple, popular Mexican dish. It's an easy-to-make, delicious, and nutritious foraged recipe!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 83kcal
Equipment
- 1 skillet
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch purslane
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 lemon juiced
Instructions
- Rinse the purslane well, then roughly chop it into 2-3-inch pieces, discarding any large or woody stems.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the onions and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the purslane to the pan, then add the salt. Cover and cook the purslane for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. It will cook down quite a bit.
- Add the lemon juice to the purslane and stir to combine. Remove the pan from the heat and serve. More lemon juice can be added to taste if desired.
Notes
Purslane grows wild and can easily be foraged in many locations. It is also often found in produce markets, especially in Mexico.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 83kcal