Asparagus Scones Recipe

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Asparagus Scones
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb fresh asparagus , cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dill
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 cup cold butter , cut into pieces

Directions:

  1. In a saucepan, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil. Add the asparagus pieces, cover the pot and let them boil for 3 minutes. Drain asparagus and rinse with cold water, drain well and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, pepper, dill and cayenne. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in yogurt until moistened. Stir in cheese and asparagus.
  3. Turn onto a floured surface and knead 10 times. Transfer to a baking sheet covered with cooking spray. Pat into a 9-in circle, cut into 8 wedges (not all the way).
  4. Bake at 425°F for 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 217.99 Kcal (913 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.2g 13%
Cholesterol 22.57mg 8%
Sodium 234.83mg 10%
Potassium 259.57mg 6%
Total Carbs 27.94g 9%
Sugars 1.31g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 7%
Protein 7.97g 16%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 149.1mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 219.37 Kcal (918 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.25g 13%
Cholesterol 22.71mg 8%
Sodium 236.32mg 10%
Potassium 261.21mg 6%
Total Carbs 28.12g 9%
Sugars 1.31g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7%
Protein 8.02g 16%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 150mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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