Pistachio Orange Asparagus
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We're so pleased to have finally gotten an asparagus bed established! Now when I have a bounty of those tender spears, I pull out this recipe. Orange and pistachios complement the asparagus beautifully. —Janice Mitchell
Aurora, Colorado
SERVINGS: 12
CATEGORY: Side Dish
METHOD:
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 6 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachios
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
- Dash pepper
Directions:
In a saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Place asparagus in a steamer basket over water; cover and steam for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Place asparagus on a serving platter and keep warm.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook pistachios in butter for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add orange juice and peel; heat through. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with pepper. Yield: 12 servings.