Peppers with Almond-Garlic Bread Crumbs

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400 °F. Pulse almonds, bread, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and stir in parsley, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Put half of peppers, alternating colors, in an oiled 9-inch glass or ceramic pie plate and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle with half of almond mixture. Repeat layering and bake until hot and crumbs are golden, 20 to 25 minutes.