Palestinian Purslane Stew Recipe
This delicious, wholesome, and healthy Palestinian Purslane Stew Recipe is a perfect bowl of nutrients. It is simple, warm, earthy, and comforting. With a few simple ingredients, you can make the most satisfying vegetarian stew in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 full bunches of purslane chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2-3 roma tomatoes or regular tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon bullion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Chop up your vegetables finely. The purslane is fully used, including the stems! No food is wasted in this recipe.
- Add the olive oil to a pot on medium heat then add the diced onions. Sauté until softened.
- Once soft, add the chopped purslane and the tomatoes and then mix.
- Sprinkle the spices and mix thoroughly before lowering the heat to medium low, so the mixture doesn't burn.
- Once the purslane turns into a dark green color and the tomatoes are softened, you're ready to enjoy a perfect meal.
- Serve with pita bread and a nice sprinkle of toasted nuts.
Notes
- You can definitely adjust this recipe to suit your taste by adding different spices – a bit of chili spice goes really well in this stew.
- For a more fulfilling dish, you can add bulgur, rice, or quinoa.
- You can add tomato paste during cooking; it will add an intense tomato flavor and will give your stew a rich color.
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