Polenta Topped Pork Patties

3  tablespoons		extra-virgin olive oil
1/4  cup		onion, finely chopped
1  dash		Salt
1  pinch		Pepper
2/3  cup		Polenta, instant
1/3  cup		heavy cream
1/4  lb.		mozzarella cheese, shredded
1-1/2  lb.		ground pork
1/3  cup		flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3/4  lb.		green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise

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1.In a large, ovenproof skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; reserve the skillet.



2.In a small saucepan, bring 2 1/3 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Whisk in the polenta, lower the heat to medium-low and whisk until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cream, remove from the heat, then stir in the cheese; season with salt and pepper and keep warm.



3.Preheat the broiler. Add the pork and parsley to the onion; shape into four 4-inch-wide patties. In the reserved skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the patties and cook, turning once, until browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Spoon the polenta on top and broil until golden, about 5 minutes.



4.In a saucepan, bring 1/3 cup water and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to a boil over medium heat. Add the beans, cover and cook for 3 minutes; drain. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the patties.