Toasted french bread with pistachio butter

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupButter, softened
4tablespoonsFinely chopped shelled
Natural pistachios,
Divided
1tablespoonLemon or lime juice
½teaspoonEach oregano, crushed, and
Pepper
Dash garlic powder
1Loaf French bread

Directions

Combine butter, 2 tbsp. pistachios,lemon juice and seasonings. Halve bread lengthwise;spread both cut surfaces with butter mixture.Sprinkle with remaining pistachios.Broil 5" from heat until bread is hot and top is lightly browned.Slice and serve.Makes 6 to 8 servings.