Pistachio Orange Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed
6 Tbsp. coarsely chopped pistachios
3/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tsp. grated orange peel
dash pepper

Preparation

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.