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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
6 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachios
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • 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 zest; heat through. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with pepper.

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