Greencore Prepared Foods is increasing its range of healthy convenience foods prepared under license for WeightWatchers.

Low-fat vegetable side dishes will join the line-up this month to offer a wider choice to consumers watching their waistlines.

The dishes, which comprise: ratatouille, bean ragu, cauliflower cheese and carrot & swede mash, are all served in 250g portions, with a 'points' value of three or less. All are priced £1.49 each or £2.50 for two.

"We have been delighted by the success of our other WeightWatchers chilled ranges and feel these vegetable side dishes will prove equally attractive to consumers to achieve a healthy lifestyle with foods that encompass quality and convenience," said managing director Kevin Moore.

Greencore introduced a selection of quiche and tarts in individual portion sizes to the range six weeks ago, and chilled pasta sauces were launched at the end of last year.