-Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a large bowl, fill with half ice and water.
-Cut up the veggies while you wait for the water to boil. Carefully, add in vegetables and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, only until they’re slightly cooked through and tender.
-To test, remove a piece with a slotted spoon, dip it into the ice bath to cool quickly, then eat it. If the test is good then scoop out vegetables quickly and immediately move to the ice bath.
-Keep the vegetables in the ice bath just until they’ve cooled, about 20 to 30 seconds. Remove vegetables, drain in a colander, and set aside until ready to freeze.