fennel tea sandwiches

Ingredients

• 6 slices soft bread such as light whole wheat or similar
• - fennel fronds, for garnish
• SANDWICH FILLING:
• 1 small fennel bulb, minced
• 1/4 cup cucumber, diced small
• 2 tablespoons red onion, diced small
• 1/2 cup cream cheese (you can sub cream cheese, chevre, soft tofu or ricotta if you prefer)
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon pistachios or pine nuts, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
• - salt, to taste
• - fresh cracked black pepper, to taste