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Pistachio- Buttered Asparagus

 

Delicious side dish...
 

3 lbs 

 

asparagus, tough ends snapped off

 

½ cup 

 

butter

 

2 Tbs 

 

fresh lemon juice

 

¾ tsp 

 

dry marjoram

 

¾ cup 

 

chopped pistachio nuts

 

 

1

In a large pot, cook asparagus, uncovered, in boiling water to cover until just barely tender when pierced, 5- 8 minutes. Drain and arrange on serving platter.

2

Meanwhile, melt butter with lemon juice, marjoram, and pistachios until sizzling; pour over the cooked asparagus and serve.

 

Servings: 8

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