Asparagus Brunch Pockets

Health score
1%
Asparagus Brunch Pockets
35 min.
8
188kcal

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Looking for a delightful and easy-to-make brunch recipe that's sure to impress your guests? Look no further than these Asparagus Brunch Pockets! Perfect for entertaining or a cozy family gathering, this dish combines the fresh, earthy flavor of asparagus with a creamy, savory filling. With a total time of just 35 minutes, it's a breeze to prepare, making it an excellent choice for a stress-free morning meal.

Serving eight, these Asparagus Brunch Pockets are versatile enough to fit into any menu, whether you're enjoying them as an antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer. Each pocket is packed with a mere 188 calories, ensuring that you can indulge guilt-free. The recipe calls for a delightful medley of ingredients, including fresh asparagus, cream cheese, mayonnaise, milk, onion, pimientos, and seasoned bread crumbs, which all come together to create a symphony of flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

To create these delectable Asparagus Brunch Pockets, you'll need just a handful of equipment items, such as a bowl, baking sheet, saucepan, and oven. The step-by-step instructions are simple and straightforward, guiding you through the process of preparing the asparagus, creating the creamy filling, assembling the pockets, and baking them to golden-brown perfection.

So why wait? Dive into the world of Asparagus Brunch Pockets and experience a delightful twist on a classic brunch favorite. Your taste buds, and your guests, will thank you!

Ingredients

  • pound asparagus fresh trimmed cut into 1-inch pieces
  • teaspoons butter melted
  • ounces cream cheese softened
  • tablespoon mayonnaise 
  • tablespoon milk 2%
  • tablespoon onion finely chopped
  • pinch pepper 
  • tablespoon pimientos diced
  • ounces regular crescent rolls refrigerated
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon seasoned bread crumbs 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil.
  2. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes.
  3. Drain and set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the pimientos, onion, salt and pepper.
  5. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles; place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  6. Spoon 1 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture into the center of each triangle; top with asparagus. Top each with another teaspoonful of cream cheese mixture. Bring three corners of dough together and twist; pinch edges to seal.
  7. Brush with butter; sprinkle with bread crumbs.
  8. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories188kcal
Protein6.94%
Fat61.55%
Carbs31.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.88
Glycemic Load
0.6
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.7669564778714%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
3.29mg
Kaempferol
0.8mg
Quercetin
8.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:187.82kcal
9.39%
Fat:13.48g
20.73%
Saturated Fat:6.33g
39.55%
Carbohydrates:15.52g
5.17%
Net Carbohydrates:14.2g
5.16%
Sugar:4.73g
5.25%
Cholesterol:17.9mg
5.97%
Sodium:341.62mg
14.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.42g
6.84%
Vitamin K:27.62µg
26.3%
Vitamin A:705.59IU
14.11%
Iron:1.69mg
9.42%
Folate:32.84µg
8.21%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.28%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.55%
Vitamin C:5.26mg
6.37%
Vitamin E:0.87mg
5.79%
Copper:0.12mg
5.75%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.44%
Fiber:1.32g
5.28%
Phosphorus:50.03mg
5%
Selenium:2.94µg
4.2%
Potassium:145.02mg
4.14%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.45%
Vitamin B3:0.66mg
3.31%
Calcium:32.82mg
3.28%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.76%
Magnesium:10.32mg
2.58%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.57%