Sole Mare -Sardine Gratin

Ingredients

• 2-3 cans Sole Mare Portuguese Style Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 900g spinach (2 generous bunches), stemmed and washed in two changes of water
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• ½ cup low-fat milk
• 1 cup cooked rice (brown or white)
• ¼ cup fresh or dry bread crumbs