Spice Rub Roasted Turkey with Wild Rice & Lentil Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 12 lb (5.5 kg) thawed whole turkey
• SPICE PASTE:
• 2 tsp (10 mL) dried rosemary
• 4 tsp (20 mL) dried thyme leaves
• 4 tsp (20 mL) paprika
• 4 tsp (20 mL) garlic powder
• ½ tsp (2 mL) ground sage
• ½ tsp (2 mL) kosher salt
• ½ tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper
• 3 tsp (15 mL) brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) orange zest
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) room temperature butter
• TURKEY BASE:
• 2 cups (500 mL) diced carrots
• 2 cups (500 mL) diced celery
• 2 cups (500 mL) diced onion
• PILAF:
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) unsalted butter
• 2 cups (500 mL) thinly sliced leeks, halved and cleaned
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• ¼ cup (60 mL) white wine
• 2 cups (500 mL) wild rice
• 4 cups (1 L) chicken stock
• 2 cups (500 mL) cooked green lentils
• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh chives