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I genuinely think I might be aging pre-maturely. Basically I’m the female Jack. Anyone else remember that movie? This post solidified my belief that I am aging and my memory is going. Let’s recap…
I tried a great pistachio hummus at a restaurant in NYC but myself and my friends agreed it could be better. So I made it my mission to recreate it at home. I went and picked up the ingredients, asked you guys on Facebook what you like with hummus, made the dish, photographed it and even wrote the post. Then as I was reading over the post it hit me, we were at a Mexican restaurant, why in the world would they be serving hummus?
Only then did it occur to me that we tried pistachio guacamole and not pistachio hummus…whomp whomp.
More proof that I am aging:
-I consistently complain that some body part is hurting me.
-I am up all night. Does it make sense that I associate old age with insomnia?
-I get excited when parties call for an early start time so I can get to bed earlier (not that I sleep…)
-I watch The Good Wife…such a Mom show.
-Hot flashes. Enough said.
SIMILAR: Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus
The list could go on, but until I’m in a diaper I’m still in the clear, right? Well if my premature aging results in pistachio hummus instead of pistachio guac, then I guess things ain’t so bad. The day I start posting ground beef oatmeal is probably when you should seek some help for me. Until then, enjoy the hummus!
Pistachio Hummus
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup raw shelled pistachios + ¼ cup chopped
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup water (divided)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor add 1/2 cup pistachios, olive oil and half of water. Process until a paste is formed.
- Add in chickpeas, garlic cloves, lemon juice and remainder of water. Process until hummus consistency is reached. Add more water if thinner consistency desired.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of chopped pistachios and salt and pepper.
- Serve with veggies or chips of choice.
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Girl, you always crack me up! I love this take on hummus though! Pistachios are so underrated and they are so good!!!!
Hahahahaha that’s great! Oh well, at least you got an awesome recipe out of it! Looks so good – I love pistachios!
I feel like I am getting really old – I much prefer nights in now and if I do go aaaat out then I feel like I am fifty compared to all the 18 years olds bopping about. This Hummus looks divine, I love Pistachios, it is crazy how quick those shells can build up. I had a mean basil hummus the other week and this looks like it could top it!
Oh no, you guys stop talking about aging. Cause ME, I am the blogger grandma here. 4 years from now I will turn 40. OK??
I think you just have a little pseudo-meno-pause. Our bodies do that to us. Believe me – I tend to have phases of serious dementia. Or maybe it has something to do with alcohol? Not that I drink.
Ok, I should stop now. I LOVE the idea of pistachios and guac! Or Hummus! Both is genius. As long as there are crackers and pita bread with it.
Funny post! I can relate to so much of this. Something happened after I turned 35. Things in my body started to hurt, I can’t sleep through the night anymore, I get hot flashes, I prefer staying in more and going to bed earlier. The list could go on and on. It’s part of getting older and I’m just rolling with it. So remember you’re not alone. I love hummus and any nut but have never tried them together. This hummus sounds incredible and I can’t wait to try!
Is Jack the movie with Robin Williams when he gets all those red gummy bears? Is it weird I remember movies based on the candy mentioned in them? Anyways….pistachio hummus! So creative! I think I really live in dog years because I’m way older than I am in human years. That’s also probably weird. 🙂 Have a great day, Davida!
uuummm… I’m liking the looks of this! Love me some pistachios!
I’m right there with you on being awake most of the night – I should just give up the pretense of sleeping and use that time to be productive!
Not gonna lie… I kind of gagged a little at the mention of ground beef oatmeal… please don’t ever subject my eyeballs to that. I’m fine with pistachio hummus/guacamole though 😉 Or I would be if I could eat pistachios — jury’s still out on that one.
And I’m pretty sure I’m in the middle of an age identity crisis. Sometimes I feel super old because I love Raisin Bran and can’t stay up past 10, but then there’s the side of me that adores Disney movies and teddy bears. Jury’s still out on that one too…
Ground beef oatmeal…hmmm…you might be on to something there, Davida! This product might sell like hot cakes and you will make millions – enough to pay for the invention of a voice activated journal that will also help you with your memory problem! And while you are at it – maybe you could also fund the invention for a scratch and taste monitor – so I could get me a taste of dishes such as this pistachio hummus! :)Ground beef oatmeal…hmmm…you might be on to something there, Davida! This product might sell like hot cakes and you will make millions – enough to pay for the invention of a voice activated journal that will also help you with your memory problem! And while you are at it – maybe you could also fund the invention for a scratch and taste monitor – so I could get me a taste of dishes such as this pistachio hummus!! 🙂