Broccoli W/Spiced Butter-Nut Sauce

From my collection of handwritten recipes.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 1/2 lbs. broccoli

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs fresh broccoli (1 bunch)
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons  chopped  almonds (or cashews)
• 1  dash ground nutmeg
• 1  dash ground allspice

Directions

1. Cut broccoli lengthwise into lengths 2 inches wide. In a large skillet, bring one inch of water to a boil. Add broccoli. Cover and cook until just tender crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt butter. Add nuts; saute until golden. Stir in nutmeg and allspice. Drain broccoli. Place on serving dish. Pour spiced butter nut sauce over broccoli.