Flank Steak with Asparagus and Wild Rice Pilaf

Step 1: Snap off ends of asparagus and then cook the asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain and chill.

Step 2: In a cup or bowl combine next 5 ingredients (soy sauce - garlic); reserving 1/3 cup of the soy sauce mixture. Set aside.

Step 3: Place remaining soy sauce mixture, asparagus and steak in a zip lock bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.

Step 4: Remove asparagus and steak from bag and discard marinade.

Step 5: Place a grill pan over medium high heat. Add asparagus and steak and cook steak for 3-5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness is reached; turning asparagus as needed.

Step 6: Place steak on a platter; cover with foil to keep warm. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 7: Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices.

Step 8: In a serving dish combine the reserved 1/3 soy sauce mixture with the remainder of the ingredients (spinach -onions) Toss.

Step 9: Divide among 4 plates.