Add the beans and continue to heat covered for another 1/2 hour.
Bring the water to a boil, and add the beans.
Add beans and cook for about 2 minutes, or just until tender.
Add beans to boiling water and cook for one to two minutes.
Add the green beans and snow peas to the water.
Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the beans and cook for two to five minutes, or until just tender.
Add the beans and cook until they are just tender, about four minutes.
Add the prepared beans and simmer for a further 2 minutes.
Add the green beans and turn quickly to mix thoroughly.