Steak is such a versatile dish and it can be prepared in numerous and interesting ways. This is a nice and easy and very delicious recipe. Ideal for the holidays

Serves:                         4

Total Time:                 20 minutes

Ingredients

• - 3 tablespoons olive oil
• - 700g sirloin steak
• - salt and black pepper
• - 1- 300g box couscous
• - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• - 1/4 cup pine nuts
• - 2 cups baby spinach
• - 1/4 cup crumbled Feta
• - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. - Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook to the desired doneness, 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest before slicing.
2. - Cook the couscous according to the package directions; transfer to a large bowl.
3. - Wipe out the skillet. Cook the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, the garlic, and pine nuts over medium heat, stirring, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold into the couscous with the spinach, Feta, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve with the steak.

Recommended wine

The Arniston Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 will complement this dish. This wine has a deep red colour with redcurrant and berry aromas and goes perfectly with steak.

The Wine:

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