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From Flavia Giordano's kitchen in Italy.

Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Frittata di portulaca, with US measurements.

A picture of Purslane Frittata.

Purslane Frittata

Flavia Giordano @flavia

Malmo, Skåne, Svezia

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a common plant in many gardens, with fleshy, teardrop-shaped leaves. Its flavor is similar to aloe and it's delicious in salads or frittatas. It's often used in Salento cuisine.

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a common plant in many gardens, with fleshy, teardrop-shaped leaves. Its flavor is similar to aloe and it's delicious in salads or frittatas. It's often used in Salento cuisine.

Purslane Frittata

Flavia Giordano @flavia

Malmo, Skåne, Svezia

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a common plant in many gardens, with fleshy, teardrop-shaped leaves. Its flavor is similar to aloe and it's delicious in salads or frittatas. It's often used in Salento cuisine.

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a common plant in many gardens, with fleshy, teardrop-shaped leaves. Its flavor is similar to aloe and it's delicious in salads or frittatas. It's often used in Salento cuisine.

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Ingredients

20 minutes

Serves 2 servings

5 ozpurslane (about 150 grams)
3eggs
1 handfulgrated ricotta salata or Parmesan cheese
Salt, pepper, olive oil

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Steps

20 minutes

1

Wash the purslane.
2

Beat the eggs with the cheese. Add salt and pepper.
3

Add the purslane to the eggs and mix well.
4

Heat olive oil in a small skillet. When hot, pour in the mixture. Cook the frittata on both sides until golden brown.
5

Serve hot.

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Flavia Giordano @flavia

Published in the US on August 10, 2025 14:01

Malmo, Skåne, Svezia

Libera pensatrice alimentare, nomade digitale tra l’Italia e la Svezia.

Keywords

Frittata Parmesan Purslane Ricotta Pepper Egg Cheese

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