Judías pintas con arroz is a traditional dish based on rice and beans. The dish is usually made with a combination of rice, pinto beans (soaked and drained), onions, garlic, olive oil, flour, paprika, butter, bay leaves, and salt. The beans are cooked, drained, and placed into a pan with cold water, onions, bay leaves, and garlic.

The mixture is cooked for more than two hours. The rice is cooked, drained, and set aside. The onions and garlic are sautéed in olive oil over low heat. Flour and paprika are added to the mixture, and it's then mixed with the beans. Butter is stirred into the rice, it's seasoned with salt, and served on a deep and round serving dish before the bean mixture is spooned on top, and judías pintas con arroz are enjoyed immediately.