Herbed Turkey and Asparagus Barley Risotto – Lilydale®

Ingredients

• 1 pkg (300 g) Lilydale ® Oven Roasted Carved Turkey Breast Strips , chopped
• 5 cups (1.25 L) sodium-reduced chicken broth
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) barley
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) prepared pesto
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
• 1 cup (250 mL) white wine
• 2 cups (500 mL) asparagus pieces (1 inch/2.5 cm long pieces)
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) snipped fresh chives