# Components:
→ Bread
01 - 8 slices whole wheat or white sandwich bread
→ Filling
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
04 - 1/4 red bell pepper, finely diced
05 - 1/4 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
06 - 1/4 cucumber, finely diced with seeds removed
07 - 1 small carrot, peeled and grated
08 - 2 tbsp chives or green onions, finely chopped
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Decoration (optional)
10 - 2 cherry tomatoes, sliced
11 - 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
12 - Fresh basil or parsley leaves
# Directions:
01 - Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut a star from each slice of bread. Save the scraps for breadcrumbs or another use.
02 - Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a mixing bowl until smooth.
03 - Fold in diced red and yellow bell peppers, cucumber, grated carrot, and chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper.
04 - Spread a generous layer of the vegetable cream cheese mixture onto half of the star-shaped bread pieces.
05 - Place the remaining star-shaped bread pieces atop the filled slices to form sandwiches.
06 - Press cherry tomato slices, pomegranate seeds, and fresh herbs gently onto the top of each sandwich to mimic jewels.
07 - Arrange sandwiches on a platter for immediate serving, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
