BC Seasonal Recipes: Tuna Burgers $21.56 at Independent

Key Facts

• Tuna Burgers cost $21.56 at Independent in BC. (Source: eezly real-time price tracking, June 2026)
• Kale Salad costs $56.23 for 15 servings in BC. (Source: eezly real-time price tracking, June 2026)
• Curry Roasted Cauliflower costs $23.00 at Independent. (Source: eezly real-time price tracking, June 2026)
• Turkey Burgers cost $36.16 for 6 servings. (Source: eezly real-time price tracking, June 2026)
• Asian Burgers cost $31.61 at Freshco in BC. (Source: eezly real-time price tracking, June 2026)
• BC recipe prices include Independent, Freshco, Loblaw, and CHALO! FreshCo 120 St & 72 Ave. (Source: eezly real-time price tracking, June 2026)

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Introduction

Tuna Burgers are the lowest total-cost recipe in this British Columbia seasonal collection at $21.56, with a cost per serving of $5.39 at Independent. Source: eezly real-time price tracking. If you are planning cheap seasonal meals British Columbia households can use for June dinners, this recipe is the clearest starting point because it keeps the total basket below the other burger recipes in the collection while still serving four people. Its priced ingredient list includes Stuffed Manzanilla Olives With Pimento Paste at $3.79 from Independent, Compliments Solid White Tuna Albacore in Water 170 g at $2.99 from CHALO! FreshCo 120 St & 72 Ave, Hamburger Buns at $3.00 from Loblaw, Medium Cheddar Cheese Slices at $5.79 from Loblaw, and Light Mayonnaise Type Dressing at $5.99 from Independent.

For June 2026, this BC recipe set leans heavily into burger-season planning, with three burger recipes and two plant-forward recipes. You can use the burger recipes for weeknight dinners, backyard meals, or batch prep, while Kale Salad and Curry Roasted Cauliflower give you vegetarian and vegan-compatible options. The practical value is not just the recipe name; it is the store-level ingredient visibility. When you know that Hayter's Farm Minced 93/7 Turkey 450 g is $6.99 at Freshco, or that Kale Bunch is $3.99 at Independent, your seasonal grocery list British Columbia plan becomes more precise.

The data in this article covers the five provided priced recipes from the June 2026 BC seasonal collection. British Columbia has 171 tracked stores in the provided provincial dataset, with active banners including Costco, Freshco, Iga, Loblaws, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Safeway, Sobeys, Walmart, Wholesale Club, Your Independent Grocer, FreshCo, Superstore, and related banner naming variations in the data. This article uses only the recipe costs, ingredient prices, servings, store names, and prep times supplied in the collection.

Seasonal Recipes with Real Ingredient Costs

Tuna Burgers are the lowest-cost recipe in this BC seasonal recipe collection at $21.56 total and $5.39 per serving. Source: eezly real-time price tracking. You should start with this recipe if your goal is to keep a June dinner plan simple, seasonal, and tightly priced. It serves four, has a 15-minute prep time, and carries a burger seasonal tag, which makes it a natural fit for summer meal planning in British Columbia.

Tuna Burgers — $21.56 total, $5.39 per serving

Tuna Burgers combine pantry-style protein with familiar burger components, and the ingredient pricing is spread across Independent, CHALO! FreshCo 120 St & 72 Ave, and Loblaw. Your ingredient list includes Stuffed Manzanilla Olives With Pimento Paste at $3.79 from Independent, Compliments Solid White Tuna Albacore in Water 170 g at $2.99 from CHALO! FreshCo 120 St & 72 Ave, Hamburger Buns at $3.00 from Loblaw, Medium Cheddar Cheese Slices at $5.79 from Loblaw, and Light Mayonnaise Type Dressing at $5.99 from Independent. The $21.56 total cost and $5.39 cost per serving make it the most budget-forward recipe in this five-recipe BC set.

This recipe is also useful if you want a no-shellfish option. The diet tag in the source data is no_shellfish, and the priced ingredient list does not require you to buy a large number of specialty items beyond the olives, tuna, buns, cheese, and dressing. If you are trying to reduce the number of stores on your trip, you can review which items are attached to Independent, Loblaw, and CHALO! FreshCo 120 St & 72 Ave before deciding where to shop first. That is particularly important in British Columbia, where the provided active banner list includes many overlapping supermarket options.

Asian Burgers — $31.61 total, $6.32 per serving

Asian Burgers cost $31.61 in BC and serve five, with a cost per serving of $6.32 at Freshco. Source: eezly real-time price tracking. This recipe has a 10-minute prep time and is tagged as a burger recipe, making it one of the quicker seasonal options in the collection. The diet tags list no_lamb and no_pork, which may help you narrow choices if you are avoiding those meats.

The priced ingredients are Shallots Onions at $11.00 from Freshco, Chinese Five Spice at $6.50 from Independent, Crushed Red Pepper at $3.50 from Independent, Lean Ground Beef at $7.12 from Loblaw, and Garlic Hoisin Sauce at $3.49 from Loblaw. Your largest listed ingredient cost in this recipe is Shallots Onions at $11.00 from Freshco, followed by Lean Ground Beef at $7.12 from Loblaw. If you are building a seasonal grocery list British Columbia households can use across multiple recipes, the spice and sauce items may also be pantry-style purchases that support more than one meal, but this article does not assume reuse beyond the priced recipe data.

Asian Burgers sit between Tuna Burgers and Turkey Burgers on total cost. You pay more than the $21.56 Tuna Burgers total but less than the $36.16 Turkey Burgers total. The cost per serving is also higher than Tuna Burgers at $5.39 and Kale Salad at $3.75, but it remains within the same burger-season planning range as Turkey Burgers at $6.03 per serving.

Kale Salad — $56.23 total, $3.75 per serving

Kale Salad has the highest total recipe cost in this BC collection at $56.23, but it also has the lowest cost per serving at $3.75 because it serves 15. Source: eezly real-time price tracking. This is the key distinction you should notice: total cost and cost per serving tell different stories. If you need a larger-format dish for a group, a work lunch plan, or several meals, this salad is the strongest per-serving value in the provided data.

The priced ingredients include Kale Bunch at $3.99 from Independent, Bolthouse Farms Shredded Carrots 284 g at $2.49 from Freshco, Avocado at $2.00 from Independent, Clic Quinoa Grains 907 g at $8.99 from CHALO! FreshCo 120 St & 72 Ave, Balsamic Vinegar at $5.49 from Independent, Olive Oil, Extra Light at $13.99 from Freshco, Seasoning Salt at $3.50 from Independent, Black Pepper at $8.99 from Independent, Cilantro Coriander 1 Bunch at $1.29 from CHALO! FreshCo 120 St & 72 Ave, and Grape Tomatoes at $5.50 from Independent. The vegan and vegetarian diet tags make this the most flexible plant-based recipe in the collection.

For your grocery planning, the expensive items in this recipe are Olive Oil, Extra Light at $13.99 from Freshco, Clic Quinoa Grains 907 g at $8.99 from CHALO! FreshCo 120 St & 72 Ave, and Black Pepper at $8.99 from Independent. The lower-cost produce items include Cilantro Coriander 1 Bunch at $1.29 from CHALO! FreshCo 120 St & 72 Ave and Avocado at $2.00 from Independent. If you are shopping for cheap seasonal meals British Columbia families can stretch across multiple servings, this recipe is better judged by its $3.75 per serving than by its $56.23 total.

Curry Roasted Cauliflower — $23.00 total, $5.75 per serving

Curry Roasted Cauliflower costs $23.00 in BC and serves four, with a cost per serving of $5.75 at Independent. Source: eezly real-time price tracking. It is the second-lowest total-cost recipe in this collection after Tuna Burgers, and it has a 10-minute prep time. The diet tags include no_beef, no_fish, no_lamb, no_pork, no_red_meat, no_shellfish, vegan, and vegetarian, making it the broadest dietary-fit recipe in the provided list.

Your priced ingredients are Cauliflower at $5.00 from Independent, Olive Oil at $11.00 from Independent, Curry Powder at $3.50 from Independent, and Seasoning Salt at $3.50 from Loblaw. This is the shortest ingredient list in the collection, which can make your grocery trip easier if you value fewer line items. The largest listed ingredient price is Olive Oil at $11.00 from Independent, while Curry Powder and Seasoning Salt are each listed at $3.50.

This recipe is useful when you want a side dish or plant-forward main without building a large basket. Compared with Kale Salad at $56.23, Curry Roasted Cauliflower requires a much lower total recipe spend, though Kale Salad has the lower cost per serving because it serves 15. Compared with Tuna Burgers at $21.56, Curry Roasted Cauliflower costs $1.44 more in total and has a higher cost per serving. Those differences are based only on the provided recipe totals.

Turkey Burgers — $36.16 total, $6.03 per serving

Turkey Burgers cost $36.16 in BC and serve six, with a cost per serving of $6.03 at Independent. Source: eezly real-time price tracking. This is the largest-serving burger recipe in the set, and it has the shortest prep time at 5 minutes. If you want a no-pork burger option for June, this recipe is the relevant choice in the provided data.

The priced ingredient list includes Egg Whites at $10.70 from Independent, Black Pepper at $8.99 from Independent, Hayter's Farm Minced 93/7 Turkey 450 g at $6.99 from Freshco, Taco Seasoning Mild at $4.49 from Independent, and Plain Bread Crumbs, Panko at $4.99 from Independent. The highest listed ingredient price is Egg Whites at $10.70 from Independent, followed by Black Pepper at $8.99 from Independent. The turkey itself is priced at $6.99 at Freshco.

When you compare Turkey Burgers with Asian Burgers, you see a slightly lower cost per serving for Turkey Burgers: $6.03 versus $6.32. However, Turkey Burgers have a higher total recipe cost at $36.16 compared with $31.61 for Asian Burgers. If your decision is based on total checkout exposure, Asian Burgers are lower; if your decision is based on serving count among burger recipes, Turkey Burgers serve six while Asian Burgers serve five.

Recipe Cost Comparison

Kale Salad has the lowest cost per serving at $3.75, while Tuna Burgers have the lowest total cost at $21.56. Source: eezly real-time price tracking. You should use both numbers before deciding what counts as affordable, because a recipe serving 15 people will naturally look different from a recipe serving four. For recipe costs British Columbia readers can compare cleanly, the table below keeps the focus on the exact total cost, servings, cost per serving, and named store from the data.

Source: eezly real-time price tracking, as of June 2026

This comparison shows why your definition of “cheap” should match your cooking plan. If you need the lowest total spend in the collection, Tuna Burgers at $21.56 are the clear answer. If you are feeding more people or planning leftovers, Kale Salad at $3.75 per serving may fit your budget better despite its $56.23 total.

The burger recipes cluster closely on cost per serving. Tuna Burgers are $5.39 per serving, Turkey Burgers are $6.03 per serving, and Asian Burgers are $6.32 per serving. That makes Tuna Burgers the lowest-cost burger recipe per serving in the provided data, while Turkey Burgers offer six servings and Asian Burgers offer five. You can choose based on whether your household needs four, five, or six servings from one recipe.

Curry Roasted Cauliflower sits in a useful middle position. Its $23.00 total is close to Tuna Burgers at $21.56, and its $5.75 cost per serving places it below Turkey Burgers and Asian Burgers but above Tuna Burgers and Kale Salad. If your June seasonal menu needs a vegetarian or vegan-compatible dish with a shorter ingredient list, Curry Roasted Cauliflower provides that option without the larger total cost of Kale Salad.

Ingredient Price Highlights by Store

The lowest individual ingredient price in the provided BC recipe data is Cilantro Coriander 1 Bunch at $1.29 from CHALO! FreshCo 120 St & 72 Ave, while the highest listed ingredient price is Olive Oil, Extra Light at $13.99 from Freshco. Source: eezly real-time price tracking. You can use these ingredient-level prices to decide which items are driving your basket before you commit to a full recipe. This is especially useful when your seasonal grocery list British Columbia plan includes both pantry items and fresh produce.

Source: eezly real-time price tracking, as of June 2026

The table makes several store-level patterns clear. Independent appears across all five recipes, including key items such as Stuffed Manzanilla Olives at $3.79, Light Mayonnaise Type Dressing at $5.99, Kale Bunch at $3.99, Cauliflower at $5.00, Egg Whites at $10.70, and Plain Bread Crumbs, Panko at $4.99. Freshco appears on higher-impact ingredients such as Shallots Onions at $11.00, Olive Oil, Extra Light at $13.99, and Hayter's Farm Minced 93/7 Turkey 450 g at $6.99.

Loblaw is also relevant in this BC recipe collection. Hamburger Buns are $3.00 at Loblaw, Medium Cheddar Cheese Slices are $5.79 at Loblaw, Lean Ground Beef is $7.12 at Loblaw, Garlic Hoisin Sauce is $3.49 at Loblaw, and Seasoning Salt for Curry Roasted Cauliflower is $3.50 at Loblaw. CHALO! FreshCo 120 St & 72 Ave is specifically attached to Compliments Solid White Tuna Albacore in Water 170 g at $2.99, Clic Quinoa Grains 907 g at $8.99, and Cilantro Coriander 1 Bunch at $1.29.

For your own list, the practical takeaway is to identify the high-priced ingredients before you shop. In the provided data, those include Olive Oil, Extra Light at $13.99, Shallots Onions at $11.00, Egg Whites at $10.70, Black Pepper at $8.99, and Clic Quinoa Grains 907 g at $8.99. When you know which items account for the largest visible prices, you can decide whether to prioritize one recipe, split your shop across stores, or choose the lower total-cost dish.

How to Build Your Seasonal Grocery List

Your June seasonal grocery list in British Columbia should begin with the recipe’s total cost, then move to cost per serving, then check the store names attached to the highest-priced ingredients. Source: eezly real-time price tracking. If your priority is the smallest total bill among the five recipes, start with Tuna Burgers at $21.56 or Curry Roasted Cauliflower at $23.00. If your priority is the lowest cost per serving, Kale Salad at $3.75 per serving is the strongest option in the collection.

Start by choosing the role of the recipe in your week. Tuna Burgers, Asian Burgers, and Turkey Burgers are best compared as main-dish burger recipes. Tuna Burgers serve four at $5.39 per serving, Asian Burgers serve five at $6.32 per serving, and Turkey Burgers serve six at $6.03 per serving. If you are cooking for a smaller household, the $21.56 Tuna Burgers recipe may make more sense. If you need six servings and want a no-pork option, Turkey Burgers at $36.16 are the relevant choice.

Next, separate fresh produce from pantry-style items. Kale Salad includes produce such as Kale Bunch at $3.99, Avocado at $2.00, Cilantro Coriander 1 Bunch at $1.29, and Grape Tomatoes at $5.50, but it also includes pantry or longer-use ingredients such as Clic Quinoa Grains 907 g at $8.99, Balsamic Vinegar at $5.49, Olive Oil, Extra Light at $13.99, Seasoning Salt at $3.50, and Black Pepper at $8.99. Curry Roasted Cauliflower has a shorter list: Cauliflower at $5.00, Olive Oil at $11.00, Curry Powder at $3.50, and Seasoning Salt at $3.50. You can choose based on whether you want a broad salad basket or a simpler four-item recipe basket.

Then consider store routing. If you are already visiting Independent, you can find multiple listed ingredients across Tuna Burgers, Kale Salad, Curry Roasted Cauliflower, and Turkey Burgers. If you are planning around Freshco, the provided data includes Shallots Onions at $11.00, Bolthouse Farms Shredded Carrots 284 g at $2.49, Olive Oil, Extra Light at $13.99, and Hayter's Farm Minced 93/7 Turkey 450 g at $6.99. If CHALO! FreshCo 120 St & 72 Ave is convenient for you, the data identifies Compliments Solid White Tuna Albacore in Water 170 g at $2.99, Clic Quinoa Grains 907 g at $8.99, and Cilantro Coriander 1 Bunch at $1.29.

You should also use prep time as a planning filter. Turkey Burgers have a 5-minute prep time, while Asian Burgers, Kale Salad, and Curry Roasted Cauliflower each have a 10-minute prep time. Tuna Burgers have a 15-minute prep time. If your weeknight schedule is tight, Turkey Burgers may be the fastest option, but Tuna Burgers have the lower total cost and lower cost per serving among the burger recipes in the provided data.

Finally, build your grocery list around the specific recipe you will actually cook, rather than adding ingredients from several recipes without a plan. The five recipe totals are $21.56, $31.61, $56.23, $23.00, and $36.16, and each total represents a defined set of priced ingredients. Mixing recipes can be useful for variety, but your checkout will only stay predictable if you track the ingredient rows tied to each meal. For more recipe planning, you can compare meal ideas through https://eezly.com/recipes and review broader grocery options through https://eezly.com/deals.

Practical Takeaways for Cheap Seasonal Meals in British Columbia

For cheap seasonal meals British Columbia shoppers can price from this collection, Tuna Burgers are the best low-total-cost option at $21.56, while Kale Salad is the best low-cost-per-serving option at $3.75. Source: eezly real-time price tracking. You should decide whether your budget question is “What costs least at checkout?” or “What costs least per plate?” because those questions point to different recipes. Tuna Burgers win the first question, and Kale Salad wins the second.

If you are planning a small dinner, Tuna Burgers and Curry Roasted Cauliflower are the clearest budget anchors. Tuna Burgers cost $21.56 for four servings, and Curry Roasted Cauliflower costs $23.00 for four servings. Both recipes are close in total cost, but Tuna Burgers are a burger-season main dish while Curry Roasted Cauliflower is vegan and vegetarian in the provided tags. Your choice depends on whether you want a seafood-based burger-style meal or a plant-forward cauliflower dish.

If you are planning for more servings, Kale Salad and Turkey Burgers become more relevant. Kale Salad serves 15 at $56.23, while Turkey Burgers serve six at $36.16. Asian Burgers fall between those serving counts at five servings and $31.61. These comparisons are useful because they let you match the meal to your household size without relying on generic grocery advice.

If your goal is to limit specialty purchases, Curry Roasted Cauliflower has the shortest ingredient list with four priced ingredients. Tuna Burgers and Asian Burgers each list five priced ingredients, Turkey Burgers list five, and Kale Salad lists ten. Fewer ingredients can mean a simpler shop, while larger ingredient lists can support more elaborate meals. Your seasonal grocery list British Columbia plan should reflect both the price and the number of store stops you are willing to make.