# What You’ll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 8 slices whole wheat or white sandwich bread
→ Filling
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 1/4 red bell pepper, finely diced
05 - 1/4 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
06 - 1/4 cucumber, finely diced, seeds removed
07 - 1 small carrot, peeled and grated
08 - 2 tablespoons chives or green onions, finely chopped
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Decoration (optional)
10 - 2 cherry tomatoes, sliced
11 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
12 - Fresh basil or parsley leaves
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut a star from each slice of bread. Save the scraps for breadcrumbs or another purpose.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
03 - Fold in diced red and yellow bell peppers, cucumber, grated carrot, and chopped chives. Season evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Spread a generous layer of the vegetable cream cheese mixture onto half of the star-shaped bread pieces.
05 - Top the filled stars with the remaining bread stars to create sandwiches.
06 - Gently press slices of cherry tomato, pomegranate seeds, and fresh basil or parsley leaves onto the top of each sandwich to resemble jewels.
07 - Arrange sandwiches on a serving platter and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
