Steak over Quinoa Medley

Serves 6-8 people 

Steak + Marinade

• 2 pounds of strip steak
• ½ cup olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tbsps red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 4 tbsps honey
• Salt 
• Pepper

Quinoa

• 1 cup quinoa (or grain of your choice)
• ½ cup of canned chickpeas 
• 1 cup of spinach
• ⅓ cup of bell pepper, chopped
• ⅓ cup red onion, chopped 
• 5-7 Kalamata or Black olives, chopped

Instructions:   

• Combine the ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl. Add the steak and marinate for at least 4 hours.
• Heat a grill to medium-high heat.
• Remove the steak from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Place the steak on the grill for 5 minutes on each side.
• Place on a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Cook quinoa (or grain of your choice) according to package.
• Saute spinach and veggies with a drizzle of olive oil until tender. Add in chickpeas and let heat for 1-2 min.
• Combine quinoa, veggie and chickpea mixture in a bowl.
• Plate the quinoa medley and top with the sliced steak.