ra·ta·tou·ille 
(răt′ə-tē, rä′tä-)
(răt′ə-tē, rä′tä-)n.
A vegetable stew, usually made with eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, and onions, seasoned with herbs and garlic.
[French, from alteration of toillier, touiller, to stir, mix; see TOIL1.]