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Starting in spring, asparagus becomes more available. Asparagus and goat cheese are the protagonists of this vegetable flatbread recipe. Photo: Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A healthy way to enjoy bread is to add vegetables and goat cheese, which is a great choice for most people because it\u2019s low in lactose and sodium.<\/p>\n

Goat cheese has an intense, slightly tangy flavor, making it the ideal spread for this vegetable flatbread recipe.<\/p>\n

Abundant and flavorful at this time of year, asparagus pairs perfectly with goat cheese in this recipe.<\/p>\n

Goat cheese is one of the oldest cheeses known. Historians believe humans have been making it for more than 7,000 years<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s one of the reasons goat cheese has been a popular component of healthy Mediterranean diets, with deep roots in countries like Spain, where goats were among the first animals that people domesticated.<\/p>\n

Literature \u2014 also a vital part of culture \u2014 has given a special place to goat cheese. In Homer\u2019s Odyssey<\/a>, a cornerstone of Greek mythology, goat cheese is mentioned as one of the foods stored in large baskets by the one\u2011eyed giant, the Cyclops. This shows how gastronomy intertwines with other cultural expressions, such as literature.<\/p>\n

Inspired by the ancestral tradition of goat cheese and the arrival of spring, Ortiz shares this recipe that brings together asparagus \u2014 a true star of spring \u2014 with goat cheese, a legendary ingredient that transcends time and place.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2018This recipe is packed full of vitamin C. It is high in protein and calcium, but low in calories and sodium. For those who are lactose sensitive, it is a great choice, as it is very low in lactose,\u2019\u2019 \u00a0said Aarika Ortiz, a\u00a0chef in Denver for more than 10 years<\/a>, who specializes in preparing meals for customized dinner parties, hosting cooking classes focused on international cuisine and delivering home-cooked meals.<\/p>\n

Give it a try.<\/p>\n

Vegetable flatbread<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n