Meatloaf Open-Faced Sandwich with Vegan Drizzle

For the Meatloaf

• 1 lb ground turkey or beef
• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats or breadcrumbs
• ½ onion, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Drizzle Sauce (Vegan Mayo Drizzle)

• ¼ cup dairy-free mayo (like coconut or avocado-based)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp water (to thin if needed)

For the Toast Base

• 4 slices gluten-free, soy-free bread (toasted)