Asparagus with Orange Pecan Butter
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Land O Lakes.com
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Vegetables- Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 3 lbs. fresh asparagus, trimmed, or 2 (10 oz.)pkgs. frozen asparagus spears
- 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Sweet Cream Butter
- 1/3 cup pecan halves
- 1 tsp. orange juice
- 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
Directions
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In 10-inch skillet bring water to a full boil. Add asparagus. Cover; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender (10 to 12 minutes). Drain; set aside.
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In same skillet melt butter over low heat. Stir in remaining ingredients except asparagus.
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To serve, spoon butter mixture over asparagus.