Feisty Green Beans

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound green beans, thinly sliced (see photo)
• 1/2 cup / 2.5 oz / 70g golden raisins
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/3 cup / 80 ml white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• scant 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 6 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup / 120 ml crème fraîche or sour cream
• 1/4 cup / 3/4 oz / 20g sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/3 cup / one handful of finely chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and pepper to taste