Atriplex halimus

Description

Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked. Some varieties are consumed raw, but they are certainly not only intended for famine situations; on the contrary, they are among the popular crops currently being cultivated. The leaves have a pleasant salty taste and can be added to salads or cooked like spinach. When lightly steamed, they retain their crunchiness and serve as a delicious substitute for spinach. Even when grown in non-salty soils, the leaves maintain their briny flavor. They are usable year-round, but when harvesting in winter, one must consider that the plant grows less during that time. The seeds can be cooked and ground into flour to be used as a thickening agent in soups or mixed with grains to make bread. Although the seeds are small and tricky to handle, they are a valuable addition.

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