Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°. Grease a 9” x 5” loaf pan.

Step 2

In a medium-sized pan, heat the olive oil at medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and carrot, and sauté for 10 minutes, until tender.

Step 3

Combine the lentils, chickpeas, water and ground flaxseed in a blender or food processor. Pulse until a somewhat smooth but textured consistency is formed. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.

Step 4

Add the onion mixture from the pan to the bowl. Stir in the oats, tamari, nutritional yeast, liquid smoke, dried thyme, salt and pepper.

Step 5

Use a spatula to transfer the mixture to the loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the top is crisp.

Step 6

Slice and serve with mashed potatoes and vegan gravy.