This vegetarian pesto pizza recipe uses pesto and feta cheese instead of tomato sauce and mozzarella. You can turn it into a greek-inspired delight by topping it with artichokes, kalamata olives, and sun-dried tomatoes as you desire. For convenience, you can start with a pre-made pizza crust and have your pizza ready in less time than it takes to call for delivery. The wheat foods council provided this recipe. Parmesan cheese is used in the typical basil pesto you see in grocery stores. Some vegetarians avoid parmesan cheese unless they can be assured it is made with microbial or vegetable rennet. Animal rennet is extracted after butchering and is required for the production of imported parmesan cheese with the parmigiano reggiano designation. If this is a concern for you, be sure to look for pesto with a vegetarian label, or make your own pesto using cheese made without animal rennet. If you want to turn this recipe into a vegan recipe, you should look for pesto made with soy cheese or nut cheese and also substitute soy-based feta cheese.
