Brown Butter Green Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
2. 2
   Cut off the top of the garlic head and discard.
3. 3
   Put the garlic on a square of aluminum foil and drizzle with the olive oil.
4. 4
   Wrap the foil around the garlic, put in the oven and roast for 50 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove from the oven and set aside to cool to room temperature.
6. 6
   Once cooled, remove the garlic from the foil and squeeze the garlic head, cut side down, over a small bowl until all of the roasted garlic cloves pop out.
7. 7
   Mash the pulp with a fork and set aside.
8. 8
   In a large skillet over medium-high heat melt the butter and cook until it begins to foam, turn light brown and acquire a nutty aroma.
9. 9
   Turn the heat to low, add the shallots, and cook for 2 minutes.
10. 10
    Add the green beans, roasted garlic, and almonds, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
11. 11
    Transfer the beans to a serving bowl and serve immediately.