Preheat the oven to 375°. Grease a 9” x 5” loaf pan.
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.
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.
Add the onion mixture from the pan to the bowl. Stir in the oats, tamari, nutritional yeast, liquid smoke, dried thyme, salt and pepper.
Use a spatula to transfer the mixture to the loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the top is crisp.
Slice and serve with mashed potatoes and vegan gravy.
Recipe by The Colorful Kitchen at https://thecolorfulkitchen.com/2017/12/18/christmas-chickpea-lentil-loaf-vegan-gluten-free/