I'd love to make this for a dinner party on Saturday. One person is lactose intolerant. Is the butter an essential ingredient? Could I use hig...

...h quality olive oil instead

Recipe question for: Absurdly Addictive Asparagus

healthierkitchen August 27, 2012

I've made it many times with olive oil and it's still delicious! The interesting combination of flavors carries the dish.

lauren A. August 27, 2012

i use olive oil margarine ( best life, etc) for EVERYTHING, haven't tried this yet but that's what i'm planning to use

Merrill S. March 7, 2011

While the butter is a great addition, I think you could sub in olive oil, and it would still be delicious.

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