Pork Chops with Tomato, Fennel and Parmesan Polenta

Ingredients

• Pork Chops

  • 4 boneless pork chops, each about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp ground fennel seeds
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp pitted black olives, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (25 g) flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, plus more for serving

• Polenta

  • 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) water
  • 3/4 cup (120 g) quick-cooking polenta
  • 3/4 cup (55 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, grated