[header] How to boil vegetables [title] Peel and clean your vegetables. [step] Run your vegetables under cold running water to prevent you from getting sick from pesticides or bacteria. Although boiling water will remove most of the bacteria that can be found on vegetables, you can still be exposed to it by handling them. 
[substeps] If you don't plan on peeling a vegetable, make sure you scrub it with a produce brush to remove dirt. Dry off any vegetables you've peeled or washed with a paper towel or clean cloth.