Lentils, garlic and tomatoes

SERVES 4
4 teaspoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb tomato, peeled and minced
1 cup dried lentils, picked over,washed and drained
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Heat the oil in a large 2 quart pot over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook until JUST turning golden.
Add tomatoes and cook down to thick, around 8 minutes.
Add lentils and 2 1/2 cups water.
Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat.
Simmer 30 minutes.
Add the salt and lemon juice.
Mix well.