Pistachio Orange Asparagus
Summary
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Prep time | 20 minutes |
| Main Ingredient | Asparagus |
Description
The orange and pistachio complement the asparagus to make a very attractive dish.
Ingredients
| 2 | lb | fresh asparagus (trimmed) |
| 6 | T | pistachios (coarsely chopped) |
| 3⁄4 | c | butter or margarine |
| 1⁄4 | c | orange juice |
| 2 | t | orange peel (grated) |
Instructions
In a saucepan, bring 1-inch 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 the orange peel and heat through.
Pour over asparagus and sprinkle lightly with pepper.
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