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Garlic-seasoned purslane dish with notable omega-3
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Purslane with garlic (120 g) has 38 calories. That works out to 32 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.1 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 384 µg of Vitamin K covers 320% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
38
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
6.1g
· 2% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 24% · Fat 12%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 38 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.08 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.1 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 15 g | 5 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (shredded) | 30 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 70 g | 22 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 32 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 110 g | 35 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 220 g | 70 kcal |
Calculated from 32 calories per 100 g.
Purslane with garlic is commonly made by tossing washed, well-drained purslane leaves with crushed garlic and thick yogurt. Use tender leaves raw for a crisp, fresh dish, or briefly blanch them and cool them first for a softer texture.
Yes, purslane with garlic can be made with raw purslane, and tender leaves are often used that way. Wash them carefully because soil can cling around the stems, then dry them well so the yogurt or dressing does not turn watery.
No, purslane with garlic is not the same as cacık. Both can contain garlic and yogurt, but purslane is the main ingredient here; cacık is usually a thinner cucumber-and-yogurt dish served as a soup or dip.
Purslane with garlic tastes tangy and mildly lemony from the succulent leaves, with a sharp savory note from the garlic. When mixed with yogurt, the result is cool and creamy; raw leaves also add a slight crunch.
Serve purslane with garlic as a chilled side or meze with grilled meats, kebabs, beans, or rice dishes. Its cool, garlicky yogurt dressing pairs especially well with richly seasoned mains, and it can also be served with flatbread.
Yes, purslane for purslane with garlic can be briefly blanched before it is mixed with the dressing. Cool and drain it thoroughly first; long cooking makes the leaves limp and can release enough water to thin the yogurt.
To keep purslane with garlic from getting watery, dry the washed leaves thoroughly and drain any blanched purslane until cool. Use thick yogurt, and add salt shortly before serving because salt draws moisture from the leaves.
Keep purslane with garlic covered in the refrigerator and eat it promptly for the best texture. The leaves soften and the yogurt can release liquid as it sits, so avoid leaving the dish at room temperature for an extended time.
Freezing prepared purslane with garlic is not recommended: thawed leaves become limp and yogurt may separate. You can freeze purslane on its own for later cooked dishes, but it will not retain the crisp texture needed for a fresh, raw version.
Yes, the thin, tender stems can go into purslane with garlic along with the leaves. Remove any thick or tough lower stems, then wash and drain everything well; the tender stems add a pleasant crunch to the dish.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
384µg · 320% DV
Vitamin C
21.6mg · 24% DV
Vitamin E
1.92mg · 13% DV
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Magnesium
80mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
516mg · 15% DV
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Sodium
22mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Purslane with garlic is a simple dish of purslane’s fleshy leaves and tender stems dressed or cooked with garlic, often with olive oil. In Turkey, where purslane is a familiar seasonal ingredient, it is served as a cold side or meze; some versions include yoghurt.
Its juicy, slightly tangy greens have a pleasantly crisp texture, balanced by the savoury bite of garlic. Serve it cool or at room temperature alongside a meal, or with bread as a light lunch. It is a low-calorie vegetable dish with fibre, and purslane is notable for its omega-3 content; a 100 g portion has 32 calories. Add yoghurt for a creamier, more filling side, or keep the dressing light with a modest drizzle of oil.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.