Lentils with vegetables and tomato sauce

2-3 cloves garlic
1/2 onion
2-3 cups mixed vegetables
1 cup lentils
1 can diced tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Cook garlic and onions in olive oil over medium heat.
Add diced tomatoes and lentils.
Cook lentils with diced tomatoes according to package directions (30 minutes - 1 hour). Add water as needed.
Add vegetables with about 10 minutes left in cooking of lentils.
Serve over rice.
Best served with fresh ground pepper and a dash of parmesan cheese.