Toasted French Bread With Pistachio Butter

Ingredients:

1/2 c Butter, softened
4 tb Finely chopped shelled
Natural pistachios,
Divided
1 tb Lemon or lime juice
1/2 ts Oregano, crushed, and
1/2 ts Pepper
Dash garlic powder
1 Loaf French bread

Method:

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.