Pistachio Orange Asparagus Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (4 each)
  • Calories:
  • 135
  • Fat:
  • 13 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 7 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 31 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 136 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 3 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g


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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.


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