# Needed Ingredients:
→ 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, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
07 - 1 small carrot, peeled and grated
08 - 2 tbsp finely chopped chives or green onions
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
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut a star from each bread slice; set aside the scraps for other uses.
02 - Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a bowl, stirring until smooth.
03 - Fold in diced bell peppers, cucumber, grated carrot, and chives; season with salt and pepper.
04 - Spread the vegetable cream cheese mixture evenly over half of the star-shaped bread pieces.
05 - Top each spread star with a remaining plain star to complete the sandwich.
06 - Press cherry tomato slices, pomegranate seeds, and fresh herbs gently on top to mimic jewels.
07 - Arrange sandwiches on a platter and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
