1.Introduction Vegetables are those herbaceous plants whose part or parts are eaten as supporting food or main dishes. They may be aromatic, bitter or tasteless [4, 2]. The role of green leafy vegetable to health and nutrition cannot be overemphasized [6]. The utilization of leafy vegetables is part of Africa's cultural heritage and thus, plays important roles in the customs, traditions and food culture of the African household [4]. Nigeria is endowed with a variety of traditional vegetables and different types are consumed by the various ethnic groups for different reasons [4]. Although vegetables contain a wide array of nutrients, they are not considered the major sources of carbohydrate, and thus cannot take the place of conventional carbohydrate sources in the traditional food system. The increased awareness of the health benefits associated with phytochemicals and nutrients found in vegetables has directed immense attention to vegetables as a vital component of daily diets [6]. This is evident by the fact that several studies have proven their efficacious abilities in promoting good health both as food and medication [7, 5]. Ipomoea obscura is an underutilized traditional vegetable belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. It is a small climbing vine, with small cordate leaves and acuminate apex, with corolla which is composed of five fully fused petals. This plant is actively used as an antioxidant [9]. The leaves are mucilaginous, with a pleasant smell and are cooked and eaten as a vegetable or added to soup.