Vegetable Hot Pot

3 Tbsps. butter or margarine

1 ½ cups shelled green peas

8 medium potatoes peeled

¾ lb. whole green beans

8 small carrots, peeled  

1 cup water

Salt and pepper

2 tomatoes, cut in half

1 bunch green onions

Heat butter. Cut potatoes in half, and put cut side down in butter; brown lightly. Add carrots; sprinkle with salt and pepper; cover; cook 5 minutes. Add onions, peas, beans, and water; cover; cook slowly 25 minutes. Put tomatoes, cut side up, on top of other vegetables; cover; cook 5 minutes longer. Add more water if necessary. Makes 4 servings.